Oscar Helling - Roberson Funeral Home

Oscar Helling

March 5, 1946 - September 21, 2009

Oscar D. Helling, 63, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully at his home September 21, 2009.

He was born March 5, 1946 in Madelia, Minnesota to Gladys (Thordson)
Helling Loft and Clarence Helling. He moved to Mankato in the Spring of 1960 and attended school at Franklin and Mankato High School graduating in 1964. He married Gayle Habinger on January 8, 1966. He was a buyer at Midwest Electric upon its sale and
Started GTO Electronics in St. Peter, MN, then later at National Investors in Mankato, renovating the National Building and developing Mid-Town Square in Mankato. He then retired for a few years and made a move to Tucson, AZ and resided there for 16 years, owning a home health care company, upon the sale of the business he then moved to Port Charlotte, FL. In Port Charlotte he opened a Batteries Plus Store with the assistance of his family. Oscar enjoyed cars, pheasant hunting, boating, fishing and his faithful dog General. He was a member of Edgewater United Methodist Church in Port Charlotte.

Survived by his loving wife, Gayle Helling of Port Charlotte; a son Tracy Helling
of Port Charlotte; a daughter, Ingrid (Husband, Tom)Brummett of Arcadia,FL
two brothers, Charles Wife-Jill Helling of Mankato, MN and Bruce Helling; one sister,
Barbara Hanson of Mankato; Nephews Travis, Tim Helling of Mankato; Troy Helling of California. Proceeded in death by his mother, Gladys Loft, His stepfather, Irwin Loft, his father, Clarence Helling and two nieces Christy Nelson and Kimberly Helling.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Edgewater United Methodist Church in Port Charlotte.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Edgewater United Methodist Church
Bicycle ministry – 19190 Cochran Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33948-2028 941 625-3039

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Oscar D. Helling, 63, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully at his home September 21, 2009. He was born March 5, 1946 in Madelia, Minnesota to Gladys (Thordson) Helling Loft and Clarence Helling. He moved to Mankato in the Spring of 1960 and attended school at Franklin and Mankato High School graduating in 1964.…

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Tim and I are so sorry to hear about Oscar's passing. Gayle, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. One day at a time.

I met Oscar at the Daily Grind had many conversations about plants, his family business etc. I will miss those times. RIP

OUR CONDOLENCES FROM LEE AND JUDY HENDLEY AND FAMILY

Dear family, We were greatly saddened to read of Oscar's passing. He was always full of life and had a strong interest in our family history. Just this summer, we were admiring the arrowheads he found at the farm on Omsrud Lake and had donated to the log cabin in Lake Hanska Park. Velsigne vaere hans minde (Blessed be his memory). Joel and Maureen Botten, Mankato, Minn.

I always enjoyed Oscar. We shared years in our youth in Winnebago. I found him always to be so alive and exciting. Chuck, my sympathy to you and your entire family.

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Dear Gayle and Family, I surprised and saddened to read of Oscar's passing. I always looked up to him for giving me my first job out of college at GTO, it was a great experience and I learned a lot from Oscar. Again our sympathies from our family to yours.

Our sympathy at this time of loss. He was a great and helpful man.

Dear Gayle and Family Was truly saddened to hear of Oscar's passing. Shall always remember the good times at Kato high. Oscar was always full of happy spirit and kind to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue and Denny Blankensop

Gayle and family: sorry to hear of Oscar's passing. He truly lived a day at a time and I learned a lot from him in the early years. Thanks again for his, and your,support to the House of Hope. We appreciated it very much as we did the friendship you gave Diane and I. Sincerely, Larry and Diane

Oscar and Gayle lived across the street from me. The best memory I have is when Gayle and Oscar were going to have an Easter meal outside with the neighborhood and it snowed that morning.....we went inside and had a great time anyway.

Our deepest sympathy to you,Gayle and your children in the passing of Oscar. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. We send our most sincere sympathy. Fern & Art

Gayle and family. I'm filled with sadness over the reading of Oscars passing. So many good memories, so many years, back to the 5th ave group in the 70's. He did so many things to help many, including myself, and it well never be forgotton. We're Praying for your family. Dick & Pat. Garden City.

My sincere condolences to Gayle and family. I will always remember Oscar as a friend on both a personal and professional level. He was a straigt shooter and will be sadly missed. Seth Hammnan

Our prayers to you Oscar. I remember fixing your appliances on Lake Washington. Dave's Appliance Repair. Dave & Mari Hasher.

Gayle, Our heart is with you at this time of your loss. Norma & Hartley

Dear Mrs. Helling and family. We are saddened by learning of Mr.Helling's passing. We feel honored to have met such an outstanding and generous man.We will always remember his kind manner. His accomplishments in life are an example to all. Our prayers are with you. Elba and staff at Progressive P.T.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are sent to you and the family. I am a retired employee of Midwest Electric. 1969-2000. I worked in the Fab Shop and know the Habinger family. So sorry to hear of Oscars passing. Pat Gerber and Darell

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.