Carl Aloysious Hellweg, 82, of Houghton, Iowa, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. 
He was born on July 1, 1942, in Houghton, the son of Aloysious and Marie (Pomberg) Hellweg. On December 1, 1962, he married LaVina Rauenbuehler at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years: LaVina; children: Daniel (Amy) Hellweg of Mt. Hamill, Iowa, Carla (Tom) Steffensmeier of West Point, Iowa, Deb (Marty) Moeller of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Cathy (Scott) Stuecker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren: Blake, Connor, Bailey, Dan, Jenny, Nick, Steven, Mitchell, Makenzie, Ashlyn, Taylor; fifteen great-grandchildren: Ruby, Rose, James, Kathleen, Carly, Teddy, Preston, Leo, Hank, Hazel, Maggie, Layne, Cade, Cael, Drew; siblings: Alvera (Gene) Merschman, Lucille Olson and brother-in-law: Carl (Maryann) Rauenbuehler. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Clarice Abolt, Rose Mary Cash and granddaughter-in-law: Lori Steffensmeier.
Carl was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming, puzzle books, watching Westerns, playing and coaching baseball in his younger years and talking about old times. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and loved watching their games. Carl was quick witted and always had a smart comeback.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Houghton.
Memorials have been established in his memory for Houghton Fire and Rescue or Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.