Carol Roberta Neer

Carol Roberta Neer, age 83, of Oceanside, California passed September 11, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL to Samuel and Lillian Goldman, Carol leaves behind her loving children, Ronald Jeffrey and Julie Ann, daughter-in-law Kristen, two beautiful grandchildren, three darling grand-corgis, and her beloved cat, Fluff.

Graduating from Senn High School in Chicago in 1960, Carol attended University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin where she majored in mathematics, followed by the Chicago Teachers College, where she earned a Masters in Education.

Carol spent many fruitful years teaching math students in the greater Chicago area, including Von Steuben, Libertyville and Vernon Hills High Schools. She loved coaching the math team, and led the Vernon Hills HS to the 2001 Illinois State Championship.

Retiring to her dream home in California with its Spanish-inspired red tile roof, Carol continued to adopt cats, providing a welcoming home. Also talented at art and ceramics, Carol often donated handmade sculptures to auctions for charity events and many are lovingly displayed in family and friends' gardens.