Service Information
James L. Helmbrecht, age 79, of Waite Park, formerly Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home in Waite Park.
No services will be held.
Obituary
James Lionell Helmbrecht was born on July 31, 1941, in Silver Lake, Minnesota. He was the son of John and Mabel (Kyander) Helmbrecht. James received his education in Silver Lake and was a graduate of the Silver Lake High School Class of 1960.
James entered active military service in the United States Army on May 31, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received an Honorable Discharge on April 30, 1966, at Fort Hamilton, New York, and achieved the rank of E4.
On August 8, 1964, James was united in marriage to Frances Keilas at St Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake. This marriage was blessed with four children, Darlene, Diane, Denise, and Dolores. James and Frances resided in Silver Lake.
James was employed at the SuperValu Warehouse in Hopkins as a laborer and fork lift driver before retiring in 1997. James was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
James enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling. He also enjoyed watching and feeding the birds. He loved visiting with the neighbors any chance he could get. James especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
James passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home in Waite Park, Minnesota, at the age of 79 years.
Blessed be his memory.
James is survived by his:
Children, Darlene Piepenberg and her husband, Kurt, of Litchfield, MN,
Diane Goede and her husband, Richard, of Fargo, ND,
Denise Scheele and her husband, Dan, of Hutchinson, MN,
Dolores Helmbrecht-Lommel and her husband, Pete, of San Diego, CA;
Grandchildren, Travis (Sloane) Piepenberg, Kayla Piepenberg, Grace Scheele, Lily Scheele, DJ Scheele, Tia Lommel, and Bryce Lommel;
Sister, Rosemary Dostal of Leesburg, FL;
Niece, Brenda Helmbrecht of San Luis Obispo, CA;
Many other relatives and friends.
James is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Mabel Helmbrecht; Brother, Richard Helmbrecht, Sister-In-Law, Jan Helmbrecht; Nephew, Paul Helmbrecht; and Brother-In-Law, Rodney Dostal.
Kathy Axelson says
All the fond memories that you gave us, I Especially remember you chasing us around with your teeth out bitting our toes and screaming at the top of your lungs. God be with you as you join his kingdom. Xoxo Kathy
The Richards says
Our prayers are with the family. Jim was such a pleasure to know. We loved getting to know him and getting to tease him (and he would give it right back!) We felt like he was one of the family. We are so sad and will miss seeing him in the ‘neighborhood’.
We will continue to pray for Jim and his family.