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Carol A. Goffinet, age 66, of Santa Claus
Carol A. Goffinet, age 66, of Santa Claus, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at IU Health
Hospital in Paoli.
She was born April 8, 1959, in Tell City, to Ervin and Frances (Purnhage) Van Winkle; and married Rick
Goffinet on July 2, 1977, in Tell City. Carol was a member of Santa Claus Christian Church. She enjoyed
going to the casino, Heritage Hills Patriot football, the St. Louis Cardinals and Indiana Hoosiers. She loved her
family and enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother
and sister-in-law, Aaron and Ann Van Winkle; and by infant twin brothers, Larry and Gary Van Winkle.
She is survived by her husband, Rick Goffinet of Santa Claus, two children, Matthew Goffinet of Santa
Claus and Michelle (Grant) Coleman of Santa Claus; one sister, Sheila (Greg) Tempel of Tell City; and by three
grandchildren, Dylan, Haylee and Lillian Coleman.
Funeral services for Carol Goffinet will be held at 10:00 a.m., C.D.T., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Santa
Claus Christian Church. Burial will follow at Santa Claus Cemetery. Pastor Joseph Seger will officiate the
service.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 p.m., C.D.T., on Wednesday, April 30 th , at Santa Claus Christian
Church; and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Rainey Funeral Home in Dale has been entrusted
with handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help with funeral
expenses.
Condolences may be shared online at: www.raineyfuneralhome.com