Arnold Eugene Helgerson

Arnold Eugene Helgerson was born on July 13, 1925 in Shindler, SD, the son of Carl S. and Elsie Marie (Larson) Helgerson. He grew up and went to school there. As a 17 year old boy, Arnie joined the U. S. Navy and served from 1942-1946. Following his discharge from the service he returned to South Dakota to work. On February 23, 1947 Arnold was united in marriage to Ellen Anderson on Sioux Falls, SD.  He and a younger brother came to Albert Lea some time later where he went to work for Scotsman.  Arnie worked as an auto mechanic for Motor Inn for over thirty years, retiring in the late 1980’s. Following Ellen’s death, Arnie was married in 2001 to Darlene Hansen at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Legion.  Arnie enjoyed fishing, family picnics, and riding around on his three-wheeled scooter. He will be remembered most for his awesome sense of humor. Blessed be his memory.
Survivors include his children Ron (Barbara) Anderson, Joan Anderson, Jo Ann Goskeson, Wayne (Carol) Helgerson, and Arnold (Robin) Helgerson Jr.; step-son Dick (Marsha) Hansen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchilldren; brother Orville (Doretta) Helgerson; sisters-in-law Tillie Helgerson, Darlene Schwartz, Theresa Helgerson, and Betty Helgerson; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law on his wives’ sides of the family; and many nieces and nephews.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, his wives Ellen and Darlene, his daughter Cynthia Larson, his sisters Geraldine, Jean, and Vera; and his brothers Carl Jr “Bud”, Fredrick “Fritz”, William “Bill”, and Verlyn “Dude.”