Carol Ann (Briesemeister “Breezy”) Mlinar of Hutchinson was called to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Carol was born on December 7, 1938, in Watertown. She was the daughter of Emma (Mielke) and Roland Briesemeister. Carol grew up in Lester Prairie, and was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. She married John Mlinar on November 29, 1959, and the marriage was blessed with two children, Ann and Mark. Carol lived in Hopkins, Owatonna, Pipestone and finally settled in Hutchinson in 1970. Working at Hutchinson High School for 18 years, she was known as “snack bar lady” and retired in 1998. Carol enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening – especially her geranium collection. Coffee was king, and she enjoyed it with her friends, while playing Yahtzee and cards. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandchildren. A lifetime highlight was the cabin on Lake Washington where she spent time with family and friends many nights sitting by the lakeside fire, cooking hot dogs or pot pies, pontoon rides, and fishing. Carol enjoyed traveling, making it to most of the 50 states, including a trip to Europe. Carol also served in her community setting hair at Burns Manor and volunteered for the Hospital Auxiliary, Harmony River, and Newcomers. Carol was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, serving on several committees throughout her time.

Carol is survived by her two children, Ann (Dan) Rahl, Mark (Michele) Mlinar; grandchildren, William and James Rahl, Paige (Justin) Turner, Kaitlyn and Andrei Mlinar; brother, Donnie Briesemeister. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Emma (Mielke) Briesemester, husband, John Mlinar, brotherinlaw, Ed Mlynar, and sisters-in-law, Florence Mlynar and Donna Briesemeister. A special thank you to Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson and Allina Hospice.