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Ruth Jean HELGESTAD

Oak Hill - Janesville Cemetery
Rock County,
Wisconsin

Ruth Jean Helgestad, 82, a lifelong resident of Janesville, passed away early Friday morning, July 22, 2011, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Janesville to Clarence Flint and Ethel (Arling) Perry. She graduated from Janesville High School in the class of 1947, and married Olaf Helgestad on October 2, 1948, at First Baptist Church in Janesville. She worked as a clerk for many years for Kennedy Pharmacy in downtown Janesville, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Janesville. Ruth was a gifted woman, whose talents and interests included watercolor painting, photography, playing piano and organ, gardening, genealogy, bowling and walking. She loved her family and home. Ruth is survived by her husband, Olaf Helgestad; three children: Janice Zindel of Conover, WI, Julie(Ron van Dalen) Helgestad of Evansville, and Mark (Trina) Helgestad of Janesville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Ethel Blakeney, Phyllis Abb and Gladys Loveland; and four brothers: Kenneth Perry, Gifford Perry, Donald Perry and Clarence Perry, Jr. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH with Rev. David Nelsestuen officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 until 11 a.m. at the CHURCH. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Submitted: 1/3/23 • Approved: 1/3/23 • Last Updated: 1/3/23 • R8427-G8427

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