Carolyn Jean Ash Bartelt, 87, Huntingburg

Carolyn Jean Ash Bartelt of Huntingburg passed away on October 11, 2026, just 6 days after her 88th birthday.

She was born on October 5, 1938, in Eckerty to Lloyd and Lois (Kaiser) Ash.

She attended Huntingburg High School until her senior year, when the family moved back home to Eckerty, and she graduated from French Lick High School. 

On December 24, 1955, she married Leroy Bartelt of Huntingburg while he was home on leave from the Army. After he left the service, they moved to the family farm where they lived and raised their family until his death on December 27, 2015.

She was a stay-at-home mom until her children were in school, then worked for several area businesses before retiring as an after-hours utility dispatcher for the City of Huntingburg.

She was a member of Salem Church and was active for many years, volunteering with the Women’s Guild and the Funeral Meals Committee. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary.  She also enjoyed her time with the Red Hat Ladies and playing cards with her friends and family.

She is survived by her three children, Terri Bartelt of Huntingburg, Tom Bartelt of Huntingburg and Cathy (Gene) Wagner of Celestine; two grandchildren, Dustin (Laura) Wagner of Celestine and Jillian (Chris) Haase of Celestine; four great-grandchildren, Kaiser Haase, Ryerson Haase, Avery Wagner and Lainey Wagner; her siblings, Bill Ash of The Villages, Fla., Dorothy Survant of Corydon, Sue (David) McKain of Brownstown and Joe (Jean) Ash of Mooresville.

Visitation for Carolyn Bartelt will be held at Nass and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. EDT, with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.  Pastor Jeff Donihue will officiate.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Church. 

Condolences may be shared at www.nassandson.com