John J Helget (Josie)

life story

God, Grant me the

Serenity

to Accept the Things

I Cannot Change

Courage

to Change the Things

I Can & the

Wisdom

to Know the Difference.

Friend, Husband, Father

John (Josie) Joseph Helget, passed away peacefully at home, January 28th, 2022, at the age of 72. John was born on April 28, 1949, in St. Cloud, MN, to Edward Paul Sr. & Lorraine Johanna (Seefeldt) Helget of Clearwater, MN. He attended Clearwater School through 8th grade and Tech High School. John was self-employed as a painter with Bob White in Annandale (1973-81). A member of Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department 20 years (1975-95) & Clearwater Sportsman’s Club. John was employed as a Mechanic for 31+ years. (1982-2013). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling and spending time at their Towering Pines in Lake of the Woods. John is survived by his wife Ruth (Lee) they shared 20 years together; daughters Leslie Newman, Laura (Jeremy) Neu, Alisha (Brent) Schubbe, 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 9 great-grandchildren, Special Nephew Keith Helget, godchild Renee Wittrock, former wife Kitty Johansen & many other family & friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Edward Helget Sr., brother Edward Helget Jr., stepmother Virginia C. (Seefeldt), best friend Tom Ness. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. John earned his medallions for 40 years of sobriety that he credited to the AA Program and his Higher Power. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5th, 2022, with Deacon Steve Yanish officiating. Visitation will be one hour before, masks are required, at Clearwater United Methodist Church, Clearwater, MN. A luncheon will follow. Ashes will be scattered at Lake of the Woods.

Honorary Pallbearers: Keith Helget, Tom Ness, Dennis Mix, Ron Niebolte, Randy Steinhaus, Mark Steinhaus, Scott Seefeldt, Brandon Hanebeuth, Jacob Fyle & Wayne Weisman

memorial service

Service to be held

February 5, 2022

Methodist Church 405 Main St, Clearwater, MN 55320, USA

visitation 1 hour prior, luncheon following.

Masks required.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services