Carol Anne Pasquel

Carol Anne Pasquel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the Hospice of Cincinnati. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.  She was born June 3, 1937, in Germantown, OH, to the late Jesse and Helen Zech. Growing up in a loving family alongside her 3 brothers and 1 sister Mary Ellen, Carol learned the values of compassion and generosity that would shape her remarkable life.  Carol attended Germantown High School, graduating with the Class of 1955 and was then dedicated to raising her 5 children before she embarked on a successful career with Western Southern Insurance Company, retiring after 17 years.  Carol was a dedicated member of Germantown Methodist Church since she was 8 years old, where she enjoyed singing in the choir, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed mahjong at the senior center, doing puzzles, and providing service to her church. Carol lost her son Joseph "Smoke" Pasquel in 2013, but prior to losing him she enjoyed camping with Smoke and her daughter-in-law, Debbie.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Pasquel, Jr, her son Joseph "Smoke" Pasquel, and her brothers Richard, Jerry and Ron Zech.  Carol is survived by her children Anna (Eric) Barton, David Pasquel, Tricia (Kristen) Pasquel, Maria (Christina Sherman) Pasquel, daughter-in-law Debbie Pasquel, grandchildren Ryan (Molly) Gambrell, Jesse (Jill) Groh, Kiele (Dan) Gibbons, Ian Barton, Aaron Bell, Olivia Bell, Brady Bell, and Abby Bell, great-grandchildren Devyn Gambrell, Wyatt Gambrell, Archer Groh, Louise Gibbons, and Dean Gibbons, and her sister Mary Ellen Shade.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Germantown Methodist Church, 525 Farmersville Pike, Germantown OH  45327, funeral services will follow, beginning at 12:30PM.  

In this time of mourning, let us remember Carol as a generous soul who touched the lives of many. Her legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness will forever inspire us to be better and to put others before ourselves, just as she did throughout her time with us. Though our hearts ache in her absence, Carol's spirit will live on in our memories, reminding us that love has the power to endure even in the face of loss.

Carol will be laid to rest next to her late husband, at Germantown Union Cemetery during a private committal service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to any of the following charities:  Hospice of Cincinnati, Germantown Methodist Church, or ASPCA.