Gary Heldt's obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Gary Heldt

November 3, 1936 - October 23, 2025 (88 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Gary Heldt's obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home

Share

Gary Heldt

November 3, 1936 - October 23, 2025 (88 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Gary Heldt Obituary

The memory of Gary Heldt (Brookings, South Dakota), who passed away on October 23, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Heldt to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Gary shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Gary farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Heldt and Marie Heldt (Burk); and his siblings, Marvel Prafke of St. Peter, MN and Duane Heldt of Seal Beach, CA. He is survived by: his wife Connie Watts; his son Eric Heldt (Judy) of Las Vegas, NV; his grandchildren, Ethan and Ryan; his daughter Amy McCarty of San Diego, CA; and his grandchildren, Griffin and Piper (Hunter).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Gary Heldt.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Gary Heldt’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Events

There are no events at this time. If you know of an upcoming event for Gary Heldt, please add one.

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Gary Heldt and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original