Helen E. Rabehl

ROCHESTER, MN: Helen E. Rabehl, 89, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Seasons Hospice. Helen was born October 24, 1923 in Rochester, MN to Frank and Hertha Rabehl. Helen worked as a medical secretary for Mayo Clinic and retired after 44 years of service. She was a member and organist at Trinity Lutheran Church. She loved gardening, flowers, knitting and was a wonderful baker and cook. Helen had a huge love for animals and was a big supporter of Camp Companion. Helen is survived by her nieces and nephews, Dennis (Sue) Rabehl of Rochester, Pamela (Bruce) Gustine of Rochester, Neil (Dee) Rabehl of Byron, Kristine Rabehl of Woodbury; great-nieces, Heather (Rogers) Kessler, Stephanie (Tom) Heins, Bryna Rabehl; great-nephew, Garrett Rabehl; great, great-nephew, Tommy Heins and sister-in-law, Oma Rabehl. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; by 2 brothers, Francis and Willard and by her sister-in-law, Lorraine. A funeral service will be held 11:00am Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church 222 6th Ave. SW, Rochester. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until time of service at the church. Rev. Joel Haak will be officiating with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester.www.ranfranzandvinefh.com