Carol Marie Plowman

Mrs. Carol Marie Plowman, age 80, of Adair, IA, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Community Care Center in Stuart, IA.

Carol Marie Moe was born December 10, 1944, to Eldor and Helen (Smith) Moe in Waterloo, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church near her home in Waterloo. She graduated in 1963 from West High School in Waterloo. After graduation she moved to Des Moines where she worked at a recording and statistical corporation. Shortly thereafter, she met Ronald Dean Plowman, the love of her life. The two were married on June 26, 1965. To that union, four children were born: Leann Sue in 1966, Leslie Kay in 1968, Darrin Scott in 1970 and Brian Dean in 1972.

The couple moved to Stuart in 1967 and purchased the Standard Oil Station. In 1969 the couple moved to Adair and purchased Plowman Trenching. Carol became the bookkeeper for Plowman Trenching while raising their four children. She was a devoted mother and later a very devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, always willing to watch and care for her grandchildren at a moment’s notice. Her family was everything to her. She could often be found at a ball game, dance recital, birthday party or any event they were involved in.

In 1982 she began teaching at Little Cherubs Preschool in Adair, where she earned the title of Miss Carol. In 1985 she became the preschool director, a position she adored. Serving as an election official for many years was an additional appointment Carol enjoyed.

Carol embraced the needs of small-town living, volunteering whenever she was asked. As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adair, Carol was on the Altar Guild and was also a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. In addition, she served as a Cub Scout and 4-H leader when her children were younger. Her passion and dedication to the youth in the community carried on when she became involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Southwest Iowa in Adair. Carol looked forward to attending all auctions, soup suppers and breakfasts to support the kids of the club. When an impromptu judge was needed for coloring and talent contests at the club, Carol would drop what she was doing and answer the call! In 2020 Carol was awarded the distinguished Impact Award, presented by the Boys and Girls Club.

Also in retirement, she began volunteering for the Meals on Wheels program in Adair. In addition, Carol was an active member of the Adair Women’s Club, organizing the annual Christmas Festival of Trees for many years. Her love for decorating continued when she volunteered to be a Petal Pusher at the Rose Parade with the Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Leann (Mike) Tibken; Leslie (Keith) Stork; Darrin (Julie) Plowman and Brian (Chantal) Plowman; Grandchildren: Ben (Madelynn) Tibken, Abigail Tibken; Emma (Emily Benna) Ferguson, Levi (Katey) Stork, Derek (Taylor) Stork, Zachary Stork; Kaylie (Nathan) Koch, Kennedy (Adam) Freund, Cole Plowman; Clayton (Chelsey) Plowman, Ryan Richter, Monica (Brock) Kellogg, Andy (Stacy) Richter and Nick (Kendra) Richter; Great-grandchildren: Baby Boy Tibken due October 2025; Sloane Benna; Maeve and Quinn Stork; Grant Freund; Collins, Cayne and Callum Plowman; Ethan and Caden Richter; Cora, Ivy and Summer Kellogg; Addi, Reece and Millie Richter; Myles, Mason and Lexi Richter. She is also survived by her brothers: Tom (Vicki) Moe; Gary (Poppy) Moe and a sister, Ingrid Cattanach; brother-in-laws David (Kris) Plowman, Ivan (Karen) Fredericksen, Roger (Dee) Fredericksen; sister-in-law, Gloria Fredericksen; a Special Niece, Cheryl Weber and many other nieces and nephews, and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dean, grandson Tyler Micheal Tibken, granddaughter Alie Marie Ferguson, her parents Eldor and Helen Moe; brothers Rollo and Eric Moe: in-laws Leon and Wanita Plowman, Hans and Iva Fredericksen, brother-in-law Dennis Fredericksen, sister-in-law Kathy Lenz and many other beloved relatives.

Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Adair Community Building in Adair.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 14, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Casey, IA, with Rev. Mike Bodkins officiating the service. Interment will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, just north of Adair. A luncheon will be held at the Adair Community Building following the committal.

Memorials may be directed to the Carol Plowman Family at this time. They will be designated at a later date to many of Carol's favorite local charities and organizations in memory of her. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Adair.