Dean E. Helgenberger, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Dean E.Helgenberger

Date of Birth December 24, 1931
Passed Away On April 16, 2015
At Age 83 years
Resident of Scribner, NE
United States Veteran
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Dean E. Helgenberger, age 83, of Scribner
Died Thursday April 16, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center
in Scribner

Dean Edward Helgenberger was born December 24, 1931on a farm northwest of Scribner to Edward and Emma (Motycka) Helgenberger. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended District School #29 and graduated from Scribner High School in 1949.

He married Gwen Mylander on November 9, 1952 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in North Bend. He farmed until his retirement in 1993, and moved into Scribner. He was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church until its closing and then at St. Peter Lutheran Church at Snyder. He served both churches as Chairman and Elder. He was a member of the American Legion Post 121 of Scribner, and a lifetime member of North American Hunting Club, Pheasants Forever and NRA. He joined St. Peter Lutheran Church in Scribner in March of 2010. He sang in the community choir, was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and racquetball player. Dean taught hunters education for many years and coached boy's baseball and girl's softball for 11 years. He served as President of Farm Bureau, assistant county assessor for 3 years and was on the Dodge County board of adjustment. He sold Golden Harvest Seed and was salesman of the year in 1987 & 1988.


Survivors:
Wife – Gwen of Scribner
Children – Jean (Joe) Kavan of Morse Bluff
Dan (Alana) Helgenberger of Arlington, TX.
Dina Andersen and fiancee' Mark Meyerink of Scribner
Daughter-in-law – Cathy Helgenberger of Fremont
Grandchildren – Nathan Helgenberger, Matthew Helgenberger, Ed Helgenberger, Eric Andersen,
John Stollberg, Joey Stollberg
3 great grandsons

Dean was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey and sister Janet.

The memorial service will be Sunday, 1:30pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Scribner. The Rev. Bruce Schut will officiate. Flag presentation by the American Legion Post 121 will occur at the church. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

Online guestbook at www.Hooper-scribner.com

Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.


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Services

Funeral Service

Memorial Service

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

600 Baker Street

Scribner, NE, 68057

April 19, 2015

1:30 PM

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Condolences (10)

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Carolyn "Chester" Hynek Bornhoft Lincoln, NE April 22, 2015
"Gwen, Dan, Jean and Dina,
So sad to hear of Dean's passing. I have many fond memories growing up with you guys. He was always such a teaser...and he still called me Chester after all these years!"
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Ward & Pat Meyer Omaha, NE April 19, 2015
"Our sympathies to Gwen and the family for the loss of a real gentleman and a good friend. May God be with in your time of sorrow."
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David Dam Seward, NE April 19, 2015
"I enjoyed working with Dean very much. Always kind and considerate and always wanted to sell more! My thoughts and prayers with your family."
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