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Carol J. "Helm" Rathsack
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Wife to her late husband of 50 years Charles Rathsack. Cherished daughter of Elmer and Adele Helm. Beloved mother of Shelley (Kurt) Schmidt, Robin Wilson and Charles Jr. Blessed with six grandchildren, Justin, Duwayne, Jeffrey, Travis, Dustin and Damien, as well as 14 great-grandchildren, Alexa, Gavin, Chase, Henry, Tex, Liliana, Porter, Rory, Damien Jr, Jackson, Lincoln, Lila, Gorgeous and Chloe.
Sister of 14 siblings whom she has joined in heaven. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Carol touched a lot of lives, always lending a hand, and always opening her home to everybody.
May Carol rest in eternal peace with her husband Chuck.
Visitation will be August 15th 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with service to follow at Hartson Funeral Home.
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