Helen Marie Schwingel
Helen Marie Schwingel, age 81, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Saturday, November 5 2016. Helen was a hard working independent woman who spent the last years of her life at home with loving caretakers, friends, and family before passing away due complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Mr. James Frazier will officiate. Interment will be at the Blue River Cemetery, Blue River, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and again on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Helen was born December 26, 1934 in Jackson Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Jesse John and Alice Edith (Lake) Frazer. She graduated from Endeavor-Oxford Union Free High School in 1953. Helen moved from the farm to find employment in the big cities of Rockford, IL and Janesville, WI Helen worked at the Chiclets factory and other places in the area. She married Burdean (Burt) Elmer Schwingel on August 10, 1963 in Davis Corners, Wisconsin. They settled in Milton, Wisconsin and Helen continued to work part time and raise their son John until she and Burt retired full time to Arkdale, WI in 1984. Helen later helped raise her grandson, Kyle, until he was old enough to go to school.
Family was always the most important thing in Helen’s life, from growing up with five siblings to helping later generations find their way. She enjoyed playing cards or just visiting with family, especially with her two sisters who always made her laugh. Helen also enjoyed nature and the outdoors, including gardening, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, or just walking in the woods at home.
Helen was an assembly member of the Gospel Hall in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. She was strong in her faith and confident that she would see those she loved again someday soon.
Memorials may be directed in Helen’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association or other charity of the givers choice.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alice Frazer; husband, Burdean Elmer Schwingel; brother and sister-in-law, Harley (Carol) Frazer.
Helen is survived by her son, John (Elizabeth) Schwingel of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Anita Hook of Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Sisters: Wilma Frazer of Portage, Wisconsin and Mary (Ed) Dean of Fort Wayne, IN. Brothers: Harvey (Lucy) Frazer of Oxford, Wisconsin , and Robert (Linda) Frazer of Milton, Wisconsin. Grandson: Kyle Schwingel of Madison, Wisconsin and Step-Grandchildren: Tucker Munsch of Princeton, Wisconsin; Rosa (Tim) Graham of Mazomanie, Wisconsin; Hans (Deb) Norslien of Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin. Step-Great-Grandchildren: Isabelle and Avery Graham of Mazomanie, Wisconsin Helen is further survived by many special nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
My Condolences to you John. Also your Wife and son Kyle. The last time saw you and your mother was, at Isabel and Avery birthday party been some since than. Myron
Blessings to all the Family and we was sad to hear of Helen’s passing.. She was so kind and “Quiet” ……. Hard to believe she was our Cousin, as the rest of us is just the opposite ” So Noisey “……RIP Helen, we’ll Love & Cherish all our Memories!! With all our Sympathies: Florence & (Fran) Gonzagowski and Joyce Lake
John, Beth, and the rest of the Frazer family.
Sorry we can’t make it to the funeral. Aunt Helen was a special lady who always cheered me up whenever I saw her. I am glad she made it to our wedding with Wilma 7 years ago. She is one of my favorite aunts.
John, Beth and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you during this time.
Helens family, I am so saddened to hear about Helen. She always had a loving heart. Like her mother she never had a bad word to say about anyone and always had a smile to share. What a strong hard working lady and Dennis and I have many good memories of her and Bert. I am so glad mom had the opportunity to go and visit with her a couple of weeks ago. She was going to stop last Friday when she went to visit a friend but ran out of time. All good memories of her will be remembered for years to come. Sending our love, may peace be with you all. Cathy, Dennis Rathermel and Aunt Grenneth
Being neighbors I would often see Helen in her yard as I walked by, back in the day. We usually shared a wave and on occasion, a few words. She took good care of her yard and flowers, and evidently liked being outdoors. May God bless her memory.
I traveled with the family and Helen to Nashville a few year ago and visited the “Grand Ole Orpy” where I became aware of Helen’s great
fondness for country western music, especially Johnny Cash. She knew all the words and sang along in a quiet voice. We called ourselves roommates on that trip and had a very fine time and a new friendship. Helen was a strong hard working woman with a loving family. Cheers for them all and the happiness they brought and will continue to bring to one another.
So sorry for your loss.
John, Beth and Kyle.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.