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.
Condolences(10)
Carolyn "Chester" Hynek Bornhoft
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, 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!
Mary Sorensen
Madison, NE Sunday, April 19, 2015 My sympathy and prayers go out to Gwen, Danny, Jean and Dina and their families. The Helenberger family have been family friends for many, many years. It was always nice to see Dean and Gwen when I was in Scribner at St. Peter's. I remember fondly our days at Trinity and District 29 and Dean was always in an active role. Blessings to all of you.Ward & Pat Meyer
Omaha, NE Sunday, 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.David Dam
Seward, NE Sunday, 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.Nancy and Jim Carley
Long Pine, NE Sunday, April 19, 2015 Gwen and Family -Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dean was quite the guy! So sorry we will be unable to be with you today (in charge of a joint choir performing in Atkinson this morning). We will be thinking of all of you in the days ahead. Love to all.
Lyle Motycka & family
Longmont, CO Friday, April 17, 2015 I have many fond memories of Dean. Our sympathies to Gwen and family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.Greg Naber
scribner, NE Friday, April 17, 2015 When I first moved back to Scribner, Dean and I served together on the Farm Bureau Board. Once a month I got to spend a night with Dean at the meetings. Dean made the meeting more fun. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I always thought of him as a friend.Sue (Helgenberger) & Wayne Gilson
Schuyler, NE Friday, April 17, 2015 Gwen & Family,So sorry to hear of Dean'so passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Carol Verbeek
Scribner, NE Friday, April 17, 2015 Our prayers to Gwen and family. We only knew Dean the short time we have been living in Scribner but considered him a very good friend. Had lots of fun together.Debbie (Throener) Lucas & Family
Osawatomie, KS Thursday, April 16, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with Gwen, the family and friends.