James Helser

Helser, James E.

James "Jim" Edward Helser, age 59, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his residence. He suffered a massive stroke on December 23, 2012, but recovered remarkably. He was born on June 1, 1955, in New London son of Leslie and Lenora (Schroth) Helser. Jim graduated from Shiocton High School in 1973. On October 16, 1981, he was united in marriage to Vicki Pingel at St. John's United Church of Christ, Black Creek. Jim and Vicki bought the family homestead on June 1, 1984, and dairy farmed until February of 2010 when they sold the cows. Jim and his family continued to farm as cash croppers. On a typical fall Sunday, farming would come to a halt to be seated in front of the Packer game. He enjoyed taking drives in the countryside, watching his son's race 4-wheelers, tractor pulling and caring for animals, especially his cows and dog Pepper.

Jim is survived by his wife Vicki; sons Michael (special friend, Kara Van Straten), Bradley (Fiancée, Leslie Kent), Jeffrey (special friend, Megan Steve), and Joshua (special friend, Stacey Krull); grandchildren, Kayden and Mason; siblings: Janet (Steven) Witthuhn, Audrey (Harold) Young, William (Carole) Helser, Donald (Dale) Helser and Susan (Leonard) Clausen; father and mother in-law, Roy (Verla) Pingel; brother and sister in-laws, Allan (Laura) Pingel, Steven (Cheryl) Pingel and Duane (Amy) Pingel. He is further survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gerald and Joseph.

Funeral Mass for Jim will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church, Shiocton with Fr. Charlie Brooks officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral home in Shiocton from 4-8 p.m. and also at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.