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Charles J. Hellesen

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Dec 13, 1946 – Nov 26, 2021

Service Details

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave. Interment with full military honors will take place in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will take place in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, December 2nd, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Veteran’s Outreach of WI., 1624 Yout St., Racine, WI 53404 would be appreciated.

Charles J. Hellesen, age 74 of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Born in Racine on December 13, 1946, he was a son of the late Einar and Frances (nee: Sepenski) Hellesen.

On September 30, 1967, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Racine, he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Andersen.

Charles proudly served his country in Vietnam, and when he returned to Racine, immediately dedicated himself to his work with SC Johnson, where he remained a dedicated employee for 44 years. While working there, his friend and co-worker Jay, convinced him to try skydiving, an experience he would cherish and remember the rest of his life. Outside of work he spent his time caring for his growing family and enjoying life with his wife and their friends.

After a long career, he retired to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He took pride in a well-kept lawn, mowing it still just this last week. He spent his retirement enjoying his grandchildren, traveling with his loving wife to visit their son, Christopher, in La Crosse, and seeing the country. On weekends, he could be found yelling at the Green Bay Packers and NASCAR drivers with joy. Caring for his family and friends was always his highest priority; “we are lost without him.”

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his children, Christopher Hellesen, Margaret Gustin, and Michael (Kimberly Sullivan) Hellesen; three grandchildren, Brian (Abi) Gustin, Clayton Gustin and Kyler Gustin; three great-grandchildren, Blake, Dessie, and Jaxson, and one on the way.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Mia Gustin, and his two sisters, Marie, and Frances Hellesen.

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  1. Larry Lieburn says

    December 1, 2021 at 8:04 am

    I worked with Charlie for many years at SCJ, he was truly a great person.
    My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
    Rest In Peace Charlie, we will miss you.

  2. Tom Chernouski says

    December 1, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Sincere condolences to the family. Worked with Charlie over the years at the Wax. Always a friendly guy!! RIP Chuck!!

  3. Linda Troestler says

    December 2, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    You have my deepest sympathy. So sorry that I didn’t know that Chuck passed away. Would have been to see you again. I remember being in your wedding. All the shopping trips to Chicago on the train. Always had a great time with you. Maybe we can get together? I will keep you in my prayers.🙏🏼❤️

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