Tom Hellstern

Tom Hellstern obituary, Cumberland, WI

Tom Hellstern

Tom Hellstern Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skinner Funeral Home - Turtle Lake on Mar. 19, 2025.
Thomas James Hellstern 64, of Turtle Lake died March 17, 2025, at Meadowbrook in Chetek. He was born December 24, 1960, in Cumberland, WI to Joe and Jean (Hughes) Hellstern.
Tom was a social butterfly and loved being where the people were. One of his favorite things to do was people watch.
He is survived by his mother, Jean Hellstern; sisters: Cathy (Ray) Hansen of Turtle Lake, Susan Hellstern (Dan Hoffman) of Valdosta, GA; brothers, Joe (Connie) Hellstern of Almena and Dale Hellstern (Carla) of Turtle Lake; six nieces and nephews; five great nieces and nephews; and many other family. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Joe Hellstern; nephew, Tony Hellstern; niece, Rhonda Hellstern.
A private service will be held.
Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.
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