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Brent Helmkamp Obituary
Ankeny
Brent L. Helmkamp, 46, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away at home on Sunday, April 27, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 8 p.m., also at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (517 SW Des Moines St., Ankeny).
Brent was born October 27, 1967, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up in Coalville and graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1986. He was a 3-time Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament qualifier and a state champion his senior year. Brent received his bachelor's degree in English from Drake University in 1991. While at Drake, he was a NCAA Wrestling Championship national qualifier. In 2012, he was inducted into the Fort Dodge Hall of Fame. Brent began teaching English and coaching wrestling and football at Woodward Granger High School in 1991. He later transferred to Ames High School in 1998 to coordinate their Alternative Learning Program, where he stayed for the remainder of his career.
Brent is survived by his wife, Sherry; his sons, Alec (16) and Jackson (10); his parents, John and Theresa of Ankeny; his sisters, Brooke (Jason) Moore of Ankeny and Brandi Helmkamp of Ankeny; his nieces, nephew, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to various clubs dear to Brent.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brent Helmkamp
Babin Grall
April 26, 2016
Thinking of you Sherry. Praying for you and your family . Hugs
Shawn Stream
May 13, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I was at Drake with Brent and have many fond memories of him. My condolences and best wishes to all of his family.
Julie, Chris, Ryan & Shelby McAllister
May 2, 2014
Thining and praying for you and the boys. May your memories carry you on dark days and know Brent is now taking care of you with all of heavens Angel's
LaSha Frazier
May 2, 2014
Sherry, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You and the boys will be in my prayers. Take care!
May 1, 2014
Sherry, Alec, and Jackson, I am so sorry to hear that such an amazing person has passed away. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are here to help support your family however we can. The Deaton's
Melissa Pelham
May 1, 2014
By far my sons favorite soccer coach! He just seemed to have a way with the boys. Our prayers are with your family at this time and always.
May 1, 2014
Brent has made Heaven a much brighter place! Our prayers are with all of you.
The Steffens
Dee Lint
April 30, 2014
My heart has broke all week for all of you . Always wanted to have the chance to meet him. I love all of you beyond words!!!
Barbara Downard
April 30, 2014
Sherry, I am so very sorry to hear that Brent has passed. He will be watching over you and your family from heaven. You will be in my prayers. Take care of yourself. Barb
Penny Edwards
April 30, 2014
Sherry, Alec and Jackson. I am so sorry. If there is anything I can do day or night I am a phone call away.
April 30, 2014
Sherry, Alec and Jackson. I am so sorry. If there is anything I can do day or night I am a phone call away.
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