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2014

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Helen Hackbarth Obituary

Hackbarth, Helen J.

Helen J. Hackbarth, 76 died Monday March 10, 2014 at Westhaven Assisted Living, Brillion. She was born, March 20, 1937, daughter of the late Robert and Lottie (Seekin) Rudloff.

Helen worked at Appleton paper for 23 years, retiring in 1999. She loved animals; she had many different kinds as pets over the years. She enjoyed listening to country music, and watching movies.

Helen is survived by two sons, Steve (Lori) Hackbarth, Brillion, and Dan Hackbarth (special friend, Julie Jackels), Appleton; five grandchildren, Troy, Tyler (Ellen), Travis (special friend Shauni), Courtney, and Jacob; four great-grandchildren, Landon, Audrina, Kayln and Weston; and two brothers, Earl (Mitzi) Rudloff, Florida, and Robert (Karen) Rudloff, Appleton. She was further preceded in death by three sisters.

Memorial service for Helen will be 7:00 PM on Tuesday March 18, 2014 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 PM until the hour of service.

Helen's family would like to thank the entire staff at Westhaven Assisted Living for their care and compassion.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Mar. 16, 2014.

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March 16, 2014

Dan, Sorry to hear about your loss .. Tom Emmers (yes, it's been a long time) .. [email protected]

candy miller

March 16, 2014

worked with Helen when I first started at Appleton papers, then saw her when she visited her sister whom lived at Oneida heights

Brenda Bradl

March 16, 2014

You have. my deepest sympathy!

Julie Hickmann

March 14, 2014

Many sympathies to the family. Helen was a beautiful lady inside & out!

Kathy Ingram

March 12, 2014

STEVE&DAN,Was so sorry to read your mothers obituary.Know that you are in my prayers & on my mind.

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