Edward Helgeson

Edward Helgeson, age 81 of Decorah, IA, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home in Decorah, IA. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave in Decorah and also after 9:30 a.m. at the Church on Monday morning. Edward Elmer Helgeson was born on August 14, 1937 the son of Elmer and Mary (Burroughs) Helgeson near Dorchester, IA. He attended country school in Pleasant township where his mother Mary was the teacher. He graduated from Decorah High School. He was married to Janice Nesset and together they had five children: Sharyl, Joe, Jeff, John and Jim. They later divorced. He married Theresa Howe on May 28, 1988 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Ed worked at Calmar Manufacturing for many years and had various other jobs before that. He enjoyed fishing, wood working in his shop at home, antique cars and spending time with his friends and family. Ed is survived by his wife Theresa. Children: Sharyl (David) Haugen, Decorah, IA; Joe (Roxanne) Helgeson, Ossian, IA; Jeff Helgeson, Decorah, IA and John Helgeson, Cresco, IA. Step-children: Sharon (Robert) Barr, Janesville, IA; Diane (Scott) Pederson, Rossville, IA; Gerald (Michelle) Donahue, Waukon, IA; John (Anna) Donahue, Amarillo, TX; Dale (Pie) Donahue, Waukon, IA. and seventeen grandchildren, Thirty-eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Sister: June Beer, Cedar Rapids, IA. In-laws: Beverly Howe, Lansing, IA; Rita Jones, Janesville, WI; Dorothy (Orville) Brathrud, Waukon, IA; George (Carol) Howe, Monona, IA; Janice Helgeson, Decorah, IA. Step son-in-law: Randy Lier, Waterville, IA. Ed was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Mary (Burroughs) Helgeson. Son: Jim Helgeson. Step-daughter: Joanne Lier. Siblings: Norbert (Karen) Helgeson and Dick Helgeson. Brothers-in-law: Ray Beer, Robert Jones and Robert Howe.