Helen J Remington
April 02, 1936 - July 02, 2020
Obituary
WAUNAKEE - Helen Jeanette Remington, age 84, of Waunakee, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Sienna Meadows. She was born on April 2, 1936, in Oak Ridge, Wis., the daughter of Melvin and Alma (Hunder) Olson.
Helen grew up on the family farm and was an avid member of the Oak Ridge 4H Club. She graduated Valedictorian from De Soto High School and attended Luther College where she earned her BA in Education. Helen married Roger Proksch in June of 1962. They moved to Madison in December of 1967 and became life-long residents. Helen was a homemaker for several years and an active participant in Advent Lutheran and International Wives. She taught school in Middleton until her retirement.
Helen was preceded in death by Roger in June of 1980. She re-married in June 1987 to Andy Remington. Helen and Andy enjoyed weekends at their cabin in Mauston and often took grandchildren with them. After retiring from teaching, she started selling houses full time for First Weber. Helen adored her role as Grandma to Josh, Alex, Tania, Nick, Kati and Ben. One of her favorite days was when her great-grandson, Kenny was born. Helen and Andy both enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. Helen and Andy were also members of Al-Anon where they led meetings, participated in many service roles and gave of their time.
Helen is survived by three children, Roger Proksch, Andrea Jones and Kristen Proksch; her brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Joyce Olson; grandchildren, Josh, Alex, Tania, Nick, Kati and Ben; and great-grandson, Kenny. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Alma (Hunder) Olson; and husbands, Roger Proksch and Andy Remington.
A funeral service will be held at MADISON CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, 7118 Old Sauk Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please practice social distancing and wear face masks. Friends and family who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit www.madisonchristiancommunity.org.
Memorials may be made to Madison Christian Community. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Meg Ipsen
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Blessings to all of Helen's family. Helen (and Andy) were truly lights in my life, and that of many others. Helen's beautiful smile and generous heart will be missed. Comfort and peace to all. ~Meg Ipsen
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Dale Kaufman
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I was very sad to read of Helen's death. I was a teacher at Sauk Trail Elementary School in Middleton and worked with Helen for many years. She was a wonderful teacher, a kind and compassionate person and was a strong to support to me as a young, brand new teacher. Sending healing prayers to Helen's family.
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Jeanie Sieling
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Helen took me under her wing when we first moved to Madison in 1970. Our husbands worked together at the State DOT. We had many get togethers and share our heritage from western Wisconsin. I have many very good recipes from Helen. When we had our third child, Wendy, we asked Roger and Helen to be God Parents. They were wonderful caring God parents and will always be special to our daughter and to our whole family.
Jeanie Sieling
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Wade and Kim Mapes
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We were so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. It was such a pleasure getting to know her and Andy over the past 20 years, through Wade's mom Marvel. We were so fortunate to have visited her in March and to see that she still had that wonderful smile and sense of humor. We will miss her. Thinking of your family at this sad time. Wade and Kim Mapes
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Leanne Gunderson Menninga
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I was very sorry to learn of Helen's passing. We met when she was at UW-Lacrosse for a semester to help her family during a parent's illness. When she returned to Luther the next fall, I visited her there several times and considered transferring there myself. We lost track of each other and reconnected many years later when I moved to Stoughton. Sadly, we only talked by phone and never had a chance to get together for coffee. She was a great friend who had a lovely outgoing personality and smile. My thoughts are with her family along with my sympathy.
Leanne Gunderson Menninga
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Kathy & Doug Johnson
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It is hard to say goodby to a long-time friend. We had the good fortune to know Helen from the time she and her family moved to Madison and joined our church, Advent Lutheran, more than fifty years ago. When our children were very small she volunteered her family to look after our children in their home while we had choir practice. We were frequent visitors and enjoyed the same interests with both Helen and Roger. After Roger's untimely death we continued enjoying her company and were happy to have gotten to know Andy. Even as her health began to take her away, her sense of humor and sparkling personality continued. We will miss her.