Helen Kollmann

November 29, 1944 - December 28, 2008

HELEN KOLLMANN FAITHORN- Helen E. Kollmann age 64 of Faithorn, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at her home. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI., on November 29, 1944 the daughter of Evelyn (Bladoe) and the late Arnie Stahmann. Helen married August Kollmann on December 5, 1959 in Fond du Lac, WI. In her early years, Helen worked as a cook and waitress at Belle’s Restaurant. In 1968 Helen and August moved their family to Faithorn, where they farmed with their three sons. She was an active member of the Faithorn United Methodist Church and was well known for her Pecan Pies. Helen was an excellent cook and enjoyed making food for her family and friends. Helen was also very active in her community taking care of neighbors, friends and family. Her most precious times were spent with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed Easter, Christmas, and Labor Day when her family could all be together. She was an avid Green Bay Packers and Brett Farve fan. She is survived by her husband of 49 years August; three sons Bill and his wife Karen, Eugene and his wife Robbie, and Tony and special friend John; seven grandchildren Michael, TJ, Dina, Lori Ann, Garrett, Megan and Jordan; three great grandchildren Makayla, Chase and Daunte; her mother Evelyn Stahmann of Van Dyne, WI; sisters Shirley (Leland) Hoppe, Bonnie (Lyle) Stratton, Kathy Piehl and special friend Walter, Donna Thompson; brothers Dale (Debbie) Stahmann, Kevin (Dolly) Stahmann and Brian (Charlene) Stahmann; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Donna (Dale) Schwebke, Bonnie (Darrel) Schwebke, Karen (Gary) Schneider and Shirley (Richard) Holle. Helen was preceded in death by her sister Diane and her in-laws William and Gertrude Kollmann. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 31 from 10-2 p.m. at the Miner-Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Miner-Ortman Funeral Home with Rev. James Britt, pastor of Faithorn United Methodist officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Faithorn.