Carrie Sue Lindner

Carrie Sue Lindner passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare and devastating neurological disease. While PSP changed the course of her final years, it never took away the love, creativity, and joy that defined Carrie and the many lives she touched.

Carrie will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, creativity, and unwavering devotion to the people and animals she loved. She had a natural ability to make others feel cared for and valued, and her compassion was evident in everything she did.

Before becoming a mother, Carrie worked as a dental assistant at a pediatric dental office, where she spent many years caring for children, including those from underserved communities. Her patience, kindness, and nurturing nature made her especially well suited for helping children feel comfortable and cared for. After starting her family, Carrie devoted more than a decade to being a stay-at-home mom, embracing one of the most meaningful roles of her life. When she later returned to work, she continued to bring the same dedication and warmth she had always shown in every part of her life.

Carrie rarely sat still. She was always creating, planning, baking, cooking, traveling, or finding her next project. She loved expressing her creativity through crafts and photography and found joy in capturing the people, places, and moments that made life special. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends, preparing a meal, hosting a gathering, or making memories at the lake. Carrie believed every memory was worth preserving, and through the thousands of photographs she took over the years, she created a lasting gift that her family will cherish forever.

One of Carrie’s happiest places was the lake she called home, where she found peace and joy surrounded by nature, family and friends, and the memories she created there. The lake was a special place where she could relax, explore, take pictures, and enjoy the simple beauty around her.

Carrie’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Gregg Lindner; her daughter, Ashton Still (Matt); her son, Cameron Lindner (Ariel); her mother, Maxine Thompson; her siblings, Ken Thompson and Bobbie Richart (Jason); her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Sue (Steve) Maas, Jim Konicke, and Julie Konicke; and her three treasured grandchildren — Nora, Jack, and Clara — who lovingly knew her as “Mimi.” Being Mimi was one of the greatest joys of Carrie’s life, and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, creating memories that will live on for generations.

Carrie was preceded in death by her father, Peter Thompson.

Though Carrie will be deeply missed, her love will continue to live on through the family she adored, the memories she captured, and the countless lives she touched.

A celebration of Carrie’s life will be held on October 10, 2026 from 3 to 7 p.m. at The Waters in Minocqua. Family and friends are invited to gather, share a meal, tell stories, and celebrate the remarkable woman she was.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Carrie’s honor to the Grey Muzzle Organization, Northwoods Wildlife Center, or Milwaukee Rescue Mission. These organizations reflect Carrie’s compassion for animals, nature, and helping those in need.

Forever loved, forever remembered, and forever missed. Bolger Funeral Home is assisting the family, www.bolgerfuneral.com for condolences.