Paul A. Bartelt

Paul A. Bartelt, 50, of Mason City, IA, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. His body will be cremated following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Paul Bartelt memorial fund in care of his family. Paul was born on April 1, 1963, in Mason City, IA, the son of Ervin and Aileen (Modderma) Bartelt. In 1981, he graduated from Mason City High School. He played high school football and also won 2 gold medals for Racquetball in the 2005-2006 Iowa Games. Paul worked for Mason City Parks & Recreation and Winnebago Industries before he began his employment with Curries – where he worked from November 10, 1985 to December 4, 2012. On September 27, 2003, he married Becky Wright in Clear Lake, IA. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his daughter, Olivia. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing softball, horseshoes, riding his bicycle, cheering on the Vikings & Twins, watching racing – Tony Stewart and spending time with his friends. He will be deeply missed. Paul is survived by his wife: Becky Bartelt of Mason City; daughter: Olivia Bartelt of Mason City; mother: Aileen Bartelt of Mason City; mother & father-in-law: James and Alice Wright of Dewar, IA; and brothers & sisters-in-law: Randy Wright (Pam) of Dunkerton, IA, Rick Wright (Milissa) of Janesville, IA, John Wright of Waterloo, IA, Cindy Wright of Foley, AL, Joe Wright (Michelle) of Raymond, IA, Wendy Steffen (Bob) of Dewar, Greg Wright (Kaylene) of La Porte City, IA, and Jennifer Wright ( Jarrod) of Mason City. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Ervin Bartelt; brother: John Bartelt; and brother & sister-in-law: Gary and Cathy Wright.

Cemetery:
Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Paul Bartelt memorial fund in care of his family.

Visitation:
Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. His body will be cremated following the visitation.

Service:
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home