Nancy Marie Hellenbrand

HELLENBRAND, NANCY LODI-Nancy Hellenbrand, the love of Roman’s life, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Lodi Good Samaritan Society surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born October 18, 1938 to Reginald and Mareta McIntyre. Nancy Married Roman Hellenbrand on February 9, 1957 and just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Nancy was a member of the Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish, delivered meals on wheels and loved driving school bus for the Lodi School District. Nancy took great pride in raising her six children on the family farm. Being a farmer’s wife had its challenges but Nancy always made things better with her sense of humor and confidence that everything would turn out alright. Nancy was a rock that always stood by her man. Nancy enjoyed growing and tending to her flowers and plants that grew around the house. She also enjoyed taking rides on the all-terrain vehicle with Roman to “the top of the hill”. Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends under the “Veranda” overlooking the farm, watching the alpacas. Nancy will be missed dearly. Nancy is survived by her husband, Roman; children, Karen (Keith Kurt), Jeanne (Charles Fuchs), Monica (Roger Brereton), Jim (Jan Clingman) and Richard Hellenbrand; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou (Eloi) Schmitt; brothers, Dick (Audrey) McIntyre and Bill (Kathy Elver) McIntyre; aunt, Arlene Shew; special aunt Gloria Koch; sister-in-laws, Arlene Michels, Catherine Hochstein, Shirley Lawson, Vera (Renny) Hendrickson and Viola (Don) Bohler; brother-in-law, Bob (Lois)Hellenbrand. Nancy is also survived by many nieces and nephews who will miss her very much. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; son, John; sister, Patsy Dorn; grandson Travis Kurt and brother, John. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH , 521 Fair Street, Lodi, at 11:00 AM, on Monday, April 21, 2014 with Reverend Father Chad M. Droessler officiating. Visitation will be held at the HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main Street, Lodi, on Sunday, April 20, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with the Rosary to follow. Visitation will also be on Monday, April 21, 2014 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Special thanks to Home Health United Hospice, St. Mary’s Hospital and the staff at the Lodi Good Samaritan Society for their patience, caring and comforting measures they showed mom. Also a special thanks to Buck, Mony and the Lodi Ambulance Service. Our hearts will ache for a little while, but the memories, kindness and respect you instilled in us will be with us forever – Love you. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Hamre Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street, Lodi (608)592-3201