Service Details
Carl D. Hellenberg, 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. His funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2065 Geneva St., on Saturday, November 14th at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Gehne officiating. There will be no public visitation. You will be able to meet with the family after the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church stained glass project or Racine Lutheran High School expansion project.
Carl D. Hellenberg, 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, MI, on November 14, 1944, son of the late Clare and Virginia (nee: Siebert) Hellenberg.
On May 29, 1965, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Patricia J. Anderson. Carl had been a longtime employee of S.C. Johnson and Son and was blessed with an incredible mechanical aptitude which he used to build machinery for Waxdale and S.C .Johnson and Son plants around the world. He enjoyed sailing and building things, including his home. Carl taught Sunday School for many years and would hope that in his passing others would be led closer to God. He enjoyed doing yardwork and was known for the straight lines in his lawn. Carl volunteered many hours at the Lutheran High School Thrift Shop and set up the anchor store on Lathrop Avenue. Carl loved being part of his grandchildren’s lives and attended all their athletic and other events.
Surviving are his devoted and loving wife, Patricia; their children, Elisabeth (Brian) Michael, of Mt. Pleasant, Daniel (Francesca Abbate) Hellenberg, of Beloit, Kathleen Davis, of Bayside, WI; four grandchildren, Ryan Michael, Madeline Michael, Henry Davis, and George Davis; brother, Paul (Betsy) Hellenberg, of Dry Ridge, KY; sister, Jean (Richard) Mazza, of Sarasota, FL; mother-in-law, Lorraine Secanky; brother-in-law Barry (Mary Lee) Anderson, all of Racine. He is further survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John Secanky, and sister-in-law, Kathleen Secanky. The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew Riese and a team of caring professionals at Froedtert for the excellent care Carl received.
His funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2065 Geneva St., on Saturday, November 14th at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Gehne officiating. There will be no public visitation. You will be able to meet with the family after the service. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the stained glass project at Trinity Lutheran Church or expansion project at Racine Lutheran High School.
Paul Hellenberg and family says
We were very lucky to have Carl as our brother/ uncle. We loved him for decades. We will miss him forever.
Gerry & Gary Lipor says
Pat and family, please accept our sincerest sympathy and prayers for your loss
Carl was an incredible man, and it was a gift to know him.
May he RIP.
The Burke Family says
Carl was a genuinely kind and extremely talented person, whose abilities benefited many and inspired those around him to do better. He truly led by his example.
Our sincere sympathies to your family, he will be missed ~
Kate Marino says
Mr. Hellenberg was the most kind & selfless person I have ever met. His smile and kind heart will never be forgotten. What a true gift it was to have known him. ❤️
Julie Karnes says
I have not had the pleasure of meeting Carl however I will say that knowing the many beautiful traits of his Daughter Kathleen it speaks volumes as to the awesome person he must have been. RIP❤️
Anonymous says
Thinking about your family. Your Lutheran High class mate family.
Sylvia and Dave Krause
Anonymous says
Thinking about your family at this sad time. Your Lutheran High Class mate.
Sylvia and Dave Krause
Sylvia Krause says
Thinking about your family at this sad time. Your High School classmate.
Sylvia and Dave Krause
Jane Dirkse says
Mrs. Hellenberg, Elisabeth, Kathleen and Dan (and families), My heart goes out to you as you grieve this huge loss. Living next door to all of you for many years was a true pleasure. I remember Mr. Hellenberg as kind and gracious. He generously helped my dad with many repairs and projects over the years. Our family was lucky to have know him. His smile and twinkling eyes will be missed. Deepest sympathies to you all.
Helen Thoennes says
Pat and family: My heart goes out to you. Carl was such a loving and nice guy, he will be remembered for all the time and energy he put into what ever he was involved in. Good and wonderful memories .As always, Helen Thoennes
Tom Chernouski says
RIP Carl! Enjoyed working with you at Jwax! Such a good and friendly person. Condolences to the family!
Yvonne Stone says
Hearing of Carl’s death brought back beautiful memories of when our children were in school together. My sincere sympathy to the family, he will be missed by many.
Linda Groth says
Tonight I got the news from my sister Gloria of Carl’s passing. My deepest condolences to Pat and all the ohana. There are precious memories of times the Groth family spent with the Hellenberg clan, especially with Beth and Gloria being classmates. Carl was a kind, caring, hardworking man who will be greatly missed on earth. His legacy lives on in his family and those whose lives he touched. God’s peace to the family. Prayers are with you.