HELGELAND, Kermit 1920-2006
HELGELAND
Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 4/19/2006 at 16:31:55
Kermit L. Helgeland, 85, of Northwood, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial service celebrating his life was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Reverend Wayne Hagen officiating. Inurnment was held in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation was one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church. According to his wishes, his body was cremated. Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.
Kermit L. Helgeland was born on May 22, 1920, in rural Worth County, Iowa, the son of Severt and Andrena (Tenold) Helgeland. He attended Hartland Township School #4 in rural Worth County, and graduated from Northwood High School. Kermit was united in marriage to Wilma Koerner on December 25, 1942, at her home in George, IA. After their marriage together they farmed on the Helgeland farm for 20 years. Following this he was a clothing salesman for Gildner Johnson in Northwood. Kermit was also employed by Caroll George Inc. in Northwood until his retirement. Kermit was active in civic affairs where he was past president of the Northwood Lions Club, and was on the board of directors of the Viking Manor and Meals on Wheels. He also served as a trustee and deacon for First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Kermit’s hobby was Norwegian Rosemaling, which he thoroughly enjoyed; having exhibited several times at Nordic Fest in Decorah, IA. His family has enjoyed the fruits of his labor. In the later years of their lives Kermit and Wilma lived in Apache Junction, AZ, before returning to Northwood in 2004.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Wilma Helgeland of Northwood; two sons: Charles (Anne) Helgeland of Franklin, TN, and Douglas (Clara) Helgeland of Northwood; four grandchildren: Scott (Stephanie) Helgeland of Jasper, NY, Sarah (Paul) Stratton of Syracuse, NY, Cinda (Tim) Clay of Naperville, IL, and Vance Helgeland of Northwood; five great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.
His parents, three sisters: Elma Monson, Stella Moen, and Luella Hubbard, and a brother, David Helgeland, preceded him in death.
Source: Northwood Anchor, April 5, 2006
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