Caroline Ruth Houle “Tootles”, age 63 of Clear Lake, WI died on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Carol was born the daughter of William and Fern (Hintz) Bradehoft on July 16, 1957, in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in St. Paul and later moved to White Earth, MN. Carol worked many years for Minnesota Street Associates. She was proud of her heritage. Carol enjoyed fishing, beading, camping, and spending time with family. She was independent, kind and always willing to help in any way she could. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Fern Bradehoft; husbands, Arthur VanWert, Thomas Houle; grandson, Anthony Nelson Jr.; siblings, William Bradehoft, Ronnie Bradehoft, Joseph Bradehoft, Johnny Orlando. Carol is survived by her children, Arthur (Samantha DeLorme) VanWert III, Michael (Shannon) VanWert Sr., Jacqueline (Anthony Nelson, Sr.) VanWert; grandchildren, Alexis Gonzales, Caroline VanWert, Arthur VanWert IV, Mystic Olmstead, Daunte Tyler, Michael VanWert Jr., Branigann VanWert, LaCoaeta Robinson, Aleshanee Robinson, Jaiden Guinn, Nicole Nelson; siblings, Donald (Ronald) Bradehoft, William (Lynn) Bradehoft, Ruth (Raul Gudin-Baro) Bradehoft, Douglas Hastin, Bobby Hastin, Harold (Maggie) Bradehoft, Anna Anderson, Donna Kowarsch, Judy Aanenson; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 4 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI and streamed live through the link just below this obituary. Visitation was also on Thursday from 3-4 pm at the funeral home. Interment was on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 11:30 am assembly area #4 in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Always will be missed mom
Aunt Carol, it is hard to believe that the angels have carried you home at a time we least expected. We hardly take in the fact that your sudden demise has unexpectedly terminated the moments we enjoyed with you. I do wonder if we will ever find anyone to take your place! You left a hollow no one can ever fill halfway.Fare thee well aunt. You fought a good fight and won the race. You left a legacy that will be read through the generations, current and to come. You left a mark in our hearts, that nothing will ever erase. It is indelible in our hearts.
You are a rare gem and will forever be cherished.
I love you auntie,
Your Sarah mae
Love and miss you so much sis, you maybe gone but will never be forgotten.
May you rip my friend…soar high you will be missed
I’m still in shock about the passing of you carol. Being strong is what I think of you. The past few days have been so weird nit bringing you dinner after work or calling to check on you everyday. And junior telling us nana needs to come home and get well why isn’t she waking up. Fly high carol life won’t be the same and u will always be close to me and my kids. You are home where you wanted to be. I love you Caroline Houle. Mias you so much already.
Jesus said, “My peace I leave with u, my peace I give to you”. Even though I didn’t know u very well-u always made me feel at peace. When we gathered as a family, your were kind and friendly to me as I assume u were with others. We had some interesting conversations. You shared your love and respect for your Native American heritage. This was reflected in how u lived and treated others. You are at peace now. When I see a feather I will always think of you Carol. With love, Sandy (Peck) Carson
R.i.p carol now your with the angles
Mom I miss you so much I’m crying thinking of you wish you were home with me so I could take care of you man I still can’t believe that you are gone not a b day that don’t go bye that I’m thinking of you in no your in a better play and may the creator watch over you will always be missed and never forgotten love you to the moon and back may you rest in peace
Mom I miss you so much I’m crying thinking of you wish you were home with me so I could take care of you man I still can’t believe that you are gone not a b day that don’t go bye that I’m thinking of you in no your in a better play and may the creator watch over you will always be missed and never forgotten love you to the moon and back may you rest in peace
Rest in peace mom I miss you so much
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