Joan C. Barthelemy

1936 - 2025

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Joan C. Barthelemy, age 89, who passed away peacefully April 21, 2025, at the Sanctuary. The Rev. David Grundman will officiate and burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Joan was born Jan. 30, 1936, in St. Cloud to Jacob and Matilda (Thell) Heltemes. She grew up on the family farm in Mayhew Lake and lived most of her life in the Sauk Rapids area. Joan married David Barthelemy Sept. 28, 1957, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and involved in the Christians Mother's. Her faith was very important to her. Joan worked as an administrative assistant for Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the State of Minnesota in the unemployment office. She liked to play bingo, go to the casino, flowers, gardening, bird watching, dancing and music. Joan was kind, nurturing, sweet, loving and enjoyed helping others. She adored her family, especially her grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her children, David Barthelemy of St. Cloud, Susan (Eric) Johnson of St. Cloud, Patrice (Curt) Smith of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Samantha, Jessica (Ross), Aidan and Aubree; great-grandchildren, Austin and Caelyn; siblings, Ramona Kleinschmidt of St. Cloud, Marjorie (Bob) Rice of Sartell, Ronald (Linda) Heltemes of Coon Rapids, Janet Flor of Princeton, Thomas (Darlene) Heltemes of Maple Grove, Rose Heltemes of Monticello, David (Sandra) Heltemes of Spring Lake Park, William (Jean) Heltemes of Gainesville, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David on June 1, 2000; daughter, Mary Barthelemy; brothers, James and Dennis; sisters, Mary Ann Rice and Catherine Dzuik.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com
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