Carol J. Lohr

Carol J. (Street) Lohr, age 85, of Milbank, SD, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. We will depart from the church at 1:00 p.m. for inurnment at Revillo Cemetery in Revillo, SD. 

Carol Jean Street was born on August 8, 1939, in Milbank, SD, to James and Leone (Kolkjen) Street. She graduated from Revillo High School in 1957 and then attended South Dakota State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. While at SDSU, she met and subsequently married Alan F. Lohr (Raymond, SD) on September 3, 1960. After graduating from SDSU, the couple settled in the Bay Area of California for approximately 10 years. In 1973, they returned to South Dakota with their 4 children. They farmed near Raymond for several years but then moved to Pierre, SD for 3 years and then to Huron, SD. During these years, Carol dedicated herself to raising her family as well as obtaining her Real Estate License and working as a realtor. Carol and Alan divorced in 1993, and Carol moved to Milbank, South Dakota. There she found a new chapter of life, settling into the Milbank community and making it her home for over three decades until her passing. 

Carol was a wonderful cook, inspiring all her children to love and enjoy time in the kitchen. She also loved to travel and went to Norway, Italy, Peru (climbing Machu Picchu in her 70's) Belize, Canada, Spain and Portugal to name a few of the countries that she visited in recent years, frequently traveling with her children, cousin, Calvin Larson, or friend, Bonnie Huber. She also enjoyed many years of wintering in St. Augustine, Florida, with her friend, Janice (Seefeldt) McGowan. She had a passion for reading and playing Bridge and greatly enjoyed gathering with her ladies’ group. Carol was a devoted member of the American Lutheran Church in Milbank, where she formed lasting friendships. 

Carol is survived by her four children: Michael (Sandy) Lohr of Bradenton, FL; Dr. Michele (Nick Magera) Lohr of Sioux Falls, SD; Susan Lohr of Palmetto, FL; William (Pam) Lohr of Roseville, MN; two brothers: Orman (Carol) Street of Marietta, MN; Steven (Gail) Street of Milbank, SD; grandchildren: Allyssa (Danny) Jones of Queens, NY; Jennifer Lohr of Bradenton, FL; Seth (Lindsay) Lohr of Sioux Falls, SD; Robert (Michaela) Corsini of Omaha, NE; Connor Corsini of Sioux Falls, SD; 1st Lt. USMC Ryan (Tatiana) DesJarlais of Corpus Christi, TX; Gabriel Lohr of Roseville, MN; Marie Lohr of Roseville, MN; Nicholas Magera of Lewisville, TX; Andrew (Sarah) Magera of  Bemidji, MN; Hallie Magera of Denver, CO; two great-grandchildren: Antonio Lohr of Bradenton, FL; Avery Jones of Queens, NY; and special friend, Larry Van Ray of Coeur d’Alene, ID. 

She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Leone Street; and special friend Bob Seefeldt.