William G. Hellenbrand

HELLENBRAND, WILLIAM "BILL" LODI/POYNETTE—Bill Hellenbrand, age 60, formally of Waunakee, died on Monday, August 3, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on July 22, 1955 in Madison to Joseph "Mobil Joe" and Lois (Marshall) Hellenbrand.  He graduated from Waunakee High School in 1973.  He worked for Becker Boiler and the Village of Waunakee for many years.  Bill was most kind, caring, and generous man, always ready to lend a helping hand.  He was on the Waunakee Fire Department for 27 years and the Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department for 13 years.  He was a hard worker and Mr. Fix It to many, so much so he owned his own small repair businesses Bill's Small Engine Repair and most recently JusPutz'n.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loving anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, mowing, and motorcycling.   He most recently loved playing with his grandsons outside, and spending time at Lucy's.  He will be greatly missed by many, including his two sons, William "BJ" (Melanie) of Lodi, and Lee (Lacey) of Madison; their mother, Ruth; his four grandchildren, Tyler, Caleb, Gavin, and one on the way; His brothers and sisters, Joe "Jim" (Cathy) Hellenbrand of Lodi, Mark Hellenbrand of Okee, Cathy (John) Pederson of LaCrosse, Cindy (Neal) Kalscheur of Cross Plains, Rick (Kelly) Hellenbrand of Portage, Lori (Dan) Hetzel of Waunakee, Mary (Tim) Fritsche of Middleton, and Gail (Dan) Solum of Deforest; many nieces and nephews and many special friends, including Shirley Acker.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lois and his nephew, Jason.  A celebration of his life with be held on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the WAUNAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT, 401 West Second Street, Waunakee from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family would like to thank everyone that helped out, including the staff at University Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street (608)592-3201