Brett Aaron Helgestad, 30, Waterford, died at his home on April 14, 2012. He was born Sept. 19, 1981, in Burlington, to Scott and Dorothy (Hoppman) Helgestad. He had been a lifelong resident of Burlington, a graduate of Burlington High School and attended MATC for massage therapy.
He worked as a machinist for American Champion Aircraft Corp. He loved music and played bass guitar. He also loved hunting, fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, watching the Brewers, spending time at Wadewitz County Park, and most of all spending time with his family.
Survivors include his loving parents, Scott Helgestad and Dorothy Weiler; brother, Ryan (Kelly) Helgestad, Brodhead; grandmother, Marcia Helgestad, Janesville; aunts and uncles, Thomas (Marilyn) Helgestad, Wis. Rapids, Thomas (Betty Ryan-Clement) Hoppman, Janesville, Josette (Royal) Stiegman, Janesville, Suzanne (Burt) Hooser, Kenosha, his former wife and close friend, Summer Helgestad.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Perry Helgestad and William and Marie Hoppman.
A memorial service is Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m., at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington, with the Rev. Bob Daugherty officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Thursday, from 5-6:30 p.m..
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Ducks Unlimited.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Brett’s family. He was a grade ahead of me and I remember him from St.John’s and BHS. I didn’t see or speak to him much after high school but whenever I did he always wore a smile and had good things to say.
I believe he is now in the arms of Christ Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven. Through all of the sorrow, pain and sadness of loosing someone like Brett I pray that we all remember John 3:16, “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have etermal life.” I pray the Lord be with Brett’s family during this time of sadness, and that He brings them comfort and love.
I have many great memories of hunting and family weekends with Ryan, Scott and Angel Brett. This news makes me so sad. Dorri and Scott your in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of love
Very saddened to hear of Brett’s passing. Remembering him playing baseball. Dorie, Scott and Ryan you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Earl & Kathie