Larry W. Helsene's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2025 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Larry W. Helsene

October 17, 1944 - September 25, 2025 (80 years old)

Brainerd, Minnesota

Larry W. Helsene's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2025 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd

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Larry W. Helsene

October 17, 1944 - September 25, 2025 (80 years old)

Brainerd, Minnesota

Larry W. Helsene Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2025, at the age of 80, Larry W. Helsene of Brainerd, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walden Helsene and Catherine Helsene (Beckius); his stepparents, James Eyestone and Donna Helsene; his brothers, Russ, Dale and Rick; and his siblings-in-law, Connie Nelson and Aloma Gullick.

He is survived by: his children, Erica Henke (Jon) and Chris Helsene (Julie); his grandchildren, Evelyn, Timothy, Joseph Helsene, Zachary and Katherine Henke; his cousin Brad Demmon; his friend Bobbie Sarff; and his pet Tabitha.

Visitation was held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM. A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Camp Ripley Memorial Chapel (15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345). A burial was held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery (15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd



Mon

Oct 13

Visitation

Nelson Doran Funeral Home
202 8th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401

Tue

Oct 14

Visitation

Camp Ripley Memorial Chapel
15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345

Tue

Oct 14

Celebration of life

Camp Ripley Memorial Chapel
15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345

Tue

Oct 14

Burial

Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345

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September 26, 2025

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“I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Larry he was a big part of my life for many years I remember the summers I spent at the lake when I was a kid and all the good times we had at the farm in sebeka and the car shows we went to with alona too I will miss you my cousin go in peace I will never forget you from cousin Brad”


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