Carl Hardrath
Carl H. Hardrath, Jr., age 72, of Dorchester, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, under the tender care of St. Croix Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2,2026, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Reverend Teri Hanson will preside. Please greet the family on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Carl was born on July 11, 1954, the son of Carl and Audrey “Luella” (Leu) Hardrath, Sr. in Marshfield. He graduated from Colby High School in 1972. On March 10,1973, Carl was united in marriage to Linda Larocque at First Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. He drove milk truck for Bartnik Trucking, worked at Bill’s Tire in Colby and retired from Abbyland as a truck driver in 2021.
Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, walking in the woods and taking drives. He also worked on various projects at home and for his children. Most especially, Carl loved spending time with his family and friends.
Carl is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda; his two daughters: Kelly (Kyle) Uhlig of Abbotsford and Erin (Jody) Blasel of Medford; two granddaughters: Kaylee Blasel of Curtiss and Alex Blasel of Medford. He is further survived by two sisters and one brother: Leonora (Harvey) Brzezinski of Abbotsford, Annette (Darrell) Voss of Unity and Albert R. (Diane) Hardrath of Colby; four sisters-in-law: Cindy (Kirk) Erikson, Sandy (Jim) Chingway, Cheryl Edwards and Susie (Kevin) Shelley; two brothers-in-law: Jeremy Larocque and Jesse (Laura) Larocque; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jason Hardrath in 2019; one granddaughter, Cierra Hardrath in 2018; his brother, Michael Hardrath and two brothers-in-law: A1 Erikson and Alan Larocque.
The Hardrath family would like to thank the staff from St. Croix Hospice for the compassionate care Carl and family members received.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www. maurinaschilling.com.
