Carol Margaret Wotta

June 12, 1959 - January 6, 2021

Carol was born in Bad Axe on June 12, 1959, the daughter of the late Bill and Helen (Hogan) Schmitt. She was a 1977 graduate of Bad Axe High School and a graduate of Delta College, becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree. While at Delta College attending classes, she happened to meet Richard "Rick" Wotta. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on May 17, 1980 at St. Felix Church in Kinde. After 37 years of service, Carol retired from the Financial Aid Department at Delta College, where she helped thousands of students obtain loans and grants through the years. Those who knew Carol will forever remember her nurturing and empathetic ways. Family always came first with Carol; she raised her children to be good and kind to all. Carol enjoyed watching her son Nate coach football and watching her daughter Lynsay play sports. She was an avid bowler and card player, and cherished time spent with family and friends. Always putting others before herself, Carol's legacy and love will forever live on. Carol leaves to carry on her legacy, her husband of 40 years, Rick; children: Nathan Wotta (fiance Margaret Cavanaugh) and Lynsay Wotta (Jak Knight); brother, Stuart Bouverette; in-laws, Jeff (Luanna) Wotta and Brian (Kathryn) Wotta, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bay County Animal Services & Adoption Center. Carol's family will be present to receive visitors on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.