It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Milt Helmer of River Falls, Wis. Milt passed away Feb. 18, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after battling a heart-related illness. Milt is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Laura (Jason) Decheine, Tom (Cara); grandchildren, Jazmine, Nick, Jack, Clay, Moriah, Ciera, Carolyn; siblings, Bill (Janet), Rita Butler; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was especially fond of his hospice nurses J.J. and Kim who will be forever in our hearts due to the care and kindness that they gave Milt and his family during his final months.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Gertrude Helmer and brother-
many friends and colleagues. Among his many talents was cartooning and freehand sign painting. He was extremely artistic and had a flair for creating successful advertising campaigns. Milt also enjoyed fishing, photography, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at English Lutheran Church (229 W. Main St., Ellsworth, WI) and streamed live through the link at https://bakken-young.com/ milton-helmer-02-18-2023/. Visitation will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 with a Masonic Service at 4 p.m. at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (805 E. Division St., River Falls, WI) and on Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Beldenville Cemetery. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
there for anyone who needed assistance or simply a friend to talk to. Milt grew up in Beldenville, Wis. and he started working at a very young age at his parents’ printing business, Helmer Printing, as a type setter. In 1981 he became the president of Helmer Companies alongside his brother Bill. He was often spotted in the community as he made his way door to door selling advertising for the Shopper in his signature red cap. He retired in 2002. Milt was also a member of the Independent Free Papers of America where he touched the lives of Milt was a man who was committed to serving others. This was evident in his work as a Free Mason and a Shriner. He was always in-law Larry Butler.
