C. David Helgen

Pastor C. David Helgen died April 7, 2020. Born in Mason City, IA; graduate of Northfield High School, St. Olaf College, and Luther Theological Seminary. World War II Veteran, 100th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, France and Germany, 1944-45. Received Purple Heart. In 1949, married Constance Fingarson in Walnut Grove, MN. Fulbright Scholar in Oslo, Norway, 1951-52. As Lutheran pastor, served congregations 1953-1992 in Austin, Osakis and Nelson, MN and Roscoe, IL, and in retirement, St. Philip's, Fridley, MN and St. Barnabas, Plymouth, MN.

Preceded in death by parents Carl and Otelia (Stumley) Helgen, infant sister Esther, sisters Margaret Moilien and Beatrice Thompson, and beloved wife Connie in 2006.

Survived by sons Howard (Kari), Steve (Beth), John (Robin), Phil (Kim); grandchildren Katherine, Kristofer (Lauren), Sarah, Michael (Jessica), Anna (Kurt), Ilse, Matthew, Emma, Laura (Austin); great-grandchildren Daniel, Ethan, Berney, Luke; nieces and nephew Sylvia Cullom, John Moilien, Peg Moilien, Barb Moilien, Andrea Thompson.

Memorial service to be held on future date.

Memorials preferred to St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, St. Olaf College, or Bread for the World.

Dad often quoted, and lived by this verse: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24