Obituary of Carol Herkenratt

Carol (Beckman) Herkenratt, age 86, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 29, 2017. She was born in Cannon Falls and grew up on a farm in rural Dennison, attending a one-room schoolhouse. After graduating from Cannon Falls high school she moved to Northfield where she worked as a telephone operator until she married Robert Herkenratt in August of 1952. She followed Bob on his military career to Germany, St. Paul, California, Panama and Kansas; retiring and moving back to Minnesota in 1966. They lived in Rosemount for 48 years with Carol recently moving to Farmington. A longtime member of Farmington Lutheran Church, she enjoyed serving on the funeral committee and loved to laugh and work with the quilters circle. Carol was a wonderful baker, an avid gardener, and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Amanda (Knutson) and John Nifton Beckman; husband Robert; son Robert Joseph Jr.; brother John Halvor Beckman. Survived by son John Herkenratt; daughter Karen (Kevin) Hulscher; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchil-dren, brothers Donovan (Linda) and Larry (Marleen) Beckman; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service and luncheon will be held at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Rd, on January 13 at 11 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior.