Robert Francis Hellen

Robert F. Hellen (Bob)

2/15/46 - 2/16/26

Bob was born and raised in Hudson, Massachusetts. He graduated from Hudson Catholic High School and then was accepted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts. Upon completing his Bachelor of Science degree, Bob enrolled at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he completed his PHD in Chemical Engineering. This was followed by a long career at 3M and Imation.

In 1987, Bob married Kathy and they established their home in Vadnais Heights. Bob was the consummate volunteer. This started with the St. Paul JC's and in 1991, Bob joined the Vadnais Heights Lions Club where he was secretary for 29 years. Bob also spent 20 years on the Planning Commission and several years on the Parks and Trails Commission in Vadnais Heights. He was also a volunteer tutor at the Vadnais Heights Elementary School. Bob was an active member of the St. Odilia Knights of Columbus and previously served on the Social Justice Ministry.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ruth Hellen, his brother Richard, and sister Carol. He is survived by his wife Kathy, three nephews and two nieces, relatives, and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Odilia onFebruary 24, 2026 at 11am. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the Mass. Burial will be in Massachusetts.

Memorials can be made to the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation, the family, the St. Odilia Endowment Fund, or a charity of your choice.