Harriet CaPaul
June 17, 1938 ~ April 6, 2014
Harriet (Seelhammer) CaPaul age 75 of New Hampton died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Kensington Place in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by her family and the grandchildren will be presenting the offertory gifts. Gladys Christoph, will serve as lector.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Washington with Ken Tenge, Lee Baethke, Mitch Laures, Perry Laures, Joe CaPaul, and Brad Kerr serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Rob Steven, Matt Steven, Amanda Uhlenhake, Andrew Seelhammer, Trevor Bartz and Austin Bartz.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 6:30 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church in North Washington.
Harriet Elizabeth (Seelhammer) CaPaul was born June 17, 1938, in New Hampton, the daughter of Harold and Arlene (Roths) Adams. At the age of one Harriet’s mother passed away. Harold later married Helen Taylor, and raised Harriet as her own daughter. She attended school in North Washington, and graduated from North Washington High School in 1956. Soon after graduation, Harriet married Bob Seelhammer on April 22, 1957, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, to this union five children were born.
Harriet worked alongside her husband, Bob at Bob’s Farm Supply helping with the books. Bob passed away in 1977, and after his passing Harriet moved to New Hampton. While in New Hampton, she worked for various businesses helping with the bookkeeping. Harriet was introduced to Joe CaPaul and the couple were married June 17, 1989, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton. The couple moved to Waunakee, WI, where they owned and operated a Christmas tree farm. Harriet also ran a Christmas craft store on the property.
Harriet was an active member of the Good Sheppard Catholic Cluster. Harriet had many hobbies that include; playing cards, bingo, gambling with her sisters, reading, shopping, watching her grandchildren’s sporting events, watching Jack coach, traveling and fishing. She cherished time spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Harriet is survived by her husband Joe CaPaul; mother, Helen Adams of New Hampton; three sons, Jack (Jane) Seelhammer of North Washington, Steve Seelhammer of Rosenberg, TX, and Rick (Susan) Seelhammer of Waterloo; two daughters, Linda (Gary) Steven of New Hampton, Brenda (Shawn) Bartz of Cedar Falls; six grandchildren, Robb (Jen) Steven, Matt Steven & Siri Hedstrom, Amanda (James) Uhlenhake, Andrew Seelhammer, Trevor Bartz, Austin Bartz; four great-grandchildren, James, Hannah, CJ, and Ryder; four sisters, Jean (Vern) Laures of New Hampton, Joan (Dave) Jacobsen of Fredericksburg, Patricia Wilcox of New Hampton, Diane (Dave) Baethke of Riceville; sister-in-law, Ella Mae Adams of New Hampton; three step-children, Christy (Ron) Barman, Joe CaPaul Jr. (Debbie) CaPaul, Kathy (Dave) Tutton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob in 1977; brother, Bill Adams; sister, Margie in infancy; step-son, Dan CaPaul
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You have our sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful woman and always was smiling. Joe and Sharon Haskovec
To Linda & Family, please accept our condolences on the loss of Harriet. May she rest in peace and may you remember and cherish the good times while she was on this earth. We will keep all of you in our prayers. With deepest sympathy from our family to yours, Russ and Lisa Steven
Please know your family is in ours prayers during this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful years you all had and the many memories! Duane and Michelle Gaul
So sorry to hear of Harriet’s death. I extend my sincere condolences to her family. I’m sure you have many, many wonderful memories to carry you through in the days ahead. I was a classmate of Harriet’s in the good old North Washington days. May she rest in peace. Ron Lentz (& wife, Julie)
Sorry to hear about the loss of Harriett. May your memories help you through this sad time!
My sympathy to Harriet’s family. May you always cherish the memories. MIKE FITZGERALD SHERMAN TEXAS.
To Harriet’s family you have my sympathy and may her memories go on forever in your heart. Kristi Demuth
My sympathy to the family of Harriet…may God’s peace be with you through these difficult days ahead. Harold Baltes
To Brenda and the rest of the Seelhammer Family, Thinking of all of you and hoping that you are comforted by wonderful, loving memories of your Mom. Harriet was such a nice woman. I have so many fond memories of her kindness and patience as we invaded your house in NH for one sleepover after another. Bless her heart! May she forever rest in peace. Love, Jen (Siglin) Berglund
Deb ,Roger, Nicole Mohring lit a candle in memory of Harriet (Seelhammer) CaPaul
Harriet’s family. The K C Bingo Family will miss seeing her on Thursday nights May she rest in peace.
Linda and all the Seelhammer family: Out thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We last visited this winter at Lawler at the Country music/poetry program. She and your dad were special friends and we pray the Lord gives you his peace as you walk this journey. Al & Betty Manning
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Keep the memories close to your hearts. I’m sure there are plenty of GOOD ones to keep!! Jeff and Bonnie Henn
To Harriet’s entire family-My sincere sympathy to all of you. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. You now have a special guardian Angel watching over you.
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Linda – we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your families at this time.
To Harriet’s family, Know that I am thinking about you all and keeping you in my prayers. We are playing in the 500 mixer club today(Tues.) and I am pretty sure Harriet was planning on being there. She was a hoot when I had her in my group last fall and we laughed and joked around and had such a good time. Keep your memories alive and she will be with you always. Godspeed!
Carma J. Bouska lit a candle in memory of Harriet (Seelhammer) CaPaul
My heartfelt sympathy to the Seelhammer families. May your memories be treasures you hold dear. I worked with your mother and she was such a joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about Harriet’s passing away. She sat across the table from me at this year’s Cowboy Poetry, and we had such a nice visit. You could hear the pride in her voice as she talked about her kids and what they were now doing. I’ll be thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sending our deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Harriet. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. God Bless you all.
Don, Pat & Chance Johnson lit a candle in memory of Harriet (Seelhammer) CaPaul
Praying for your entire family to find comfort in recalling all the memories of Harriett. May she rest in peace! Dave and Cindi Freidhof
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda & Family: We were so very sorry to hear of your mothers sudden death. May your happy memories, strong faith, and love of family and friends comfort all of you endure these difficult days. Know that your dear mother is loved and wrapped in God’s loving arms in heaven. Bill & Linda Flick
Linda and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother & Grandmother. I know she was a special lady because of your devotion to her and the wonderful family she raised. Keeping you in my thoughts. Ruth Kipp
To the Family, We extend our deepest Sympathy to Harriets Family. Many memories of her and the family. All of the sisters I can go back to school days with lots of memories. Playing softball in North Washington nd all the good times with Jean and Verv. Love to all
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Linda & Family, Our sympathy and prayers to all of your family. Cherish the memories you have to get you through this time of grief on the loss of your mother, She now joins your dad in their Heavenly home. May she rest in peace.
Sending love and prayers your way. Hoping that all of the wonderful memories and knowing how blessed you have been with the gift of such an awesome Mom will help you through this sad time. Thinking of you all…………. Lynn and Kim Hopp and family
I personally did not know Harriet but am a friend of her son-Steve….He loved her dearly and from the way he always talked about her, Harriet was a ‘true gem’…..From Texas, we will be thinking about Steve and his family this week…. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Melissa L. Fields
Our condolences to all your family. We have missed Harriet at the library the last few years. She was one of our regulars and we enjoyed visiting when she came to check out books.
I am not sure on what to say, but we want you to know that we are here for you. Saying goodbye to a loved one is difficult and painful. It is through that time that you must find true strength. Everyday we are put through a challenge and everyday we must conquer that challenge. It is with your strength and committment that will bring your family and friends together to help through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Sincerely, The Flores Family
Our deepest sympathy to Harriet’s Family. She was one of our loyal bingo players and we’ll miss her Monday Nights. May God Bless. St. Boniface Bingo – Ionia
Wow- don’t even know what to say. Your mom was such a special lady and raised such a beautiful, loving family. May you all have comfort in knowing that your dad was waiting for her with open arms and they are together again! May you find peace in all of the wonderful, fun memories you have of her. Speak of her often- carry on her wonderful traditions and she will be forever in your hearts!! May God hold you all extra close these next few days- Take care and God bless each of you. with our deepest sympathy- shellie and steve boos
So sorry to hear about the death of you mother. May all the memories you have of her remain close to your heart. She and your dad are now reunited and will watch over all of you. God has received a new angel today!!! May God bless all of you. Ovey and Duce