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Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Concordia Lutheran Church
Kadoka, South Dakota




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In memory of

William K. "Chub" Heltzel

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital at the age of 79

William Kenneth “Chub” Heltzel, Jr. was born April 3, 1937, at South Creek, South Dakota, the son of William Kenneth Heltzel, Sr. and Marien (Oien) Heltzel. He grew up in the South Creek community and attended grade school at South Creek Country School. He then attended Kadoka High School, graduating in 1955.

He was united in marriage to Barbara Jetter in 1955; and to this union were born three children, Bill, Margo, Kelly. He attended USD for two years, before moving to Rapid City, where he owned and operated a barber shop.

In 1968 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Hellesund in Rapid City; and to this union was born a son Mark, and joined Carolyn’s son Rick. They made their home in Kadoka, where Chub worked for the City of Kadoka, and later as Jackson County Deputy Sheriff.

In 1978, they purchased the Leota Kusick ranch, 10 miles west of Midland, where they have since resided. Chub ranched and raised cattle, and loved his horses.

Over the years, Chub has given away numerous horses and puppies to all the grandchildren, and neighbor kids. He attended numerous cattle and horse sales, either live or on the internet. He thoroughly enjoyed the country and all that South Dakota has to offer.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn Heltzel of Midland; one daughter Margo Murray of Los Angeles, California; three sons Rick LeVeque and his wife Carla of Rapid City, Kelly Heltzel and his wife Kayla of Acton, California, and Mark Heltzel and his wife Annie of Spearfish; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law Vida Mohan of Midland; a brother-in-law Howe Hopkins of Franklin, Maine; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Chub was preceded in death by his parents; his son William Kenneth “Bill” Heltzel; his twin sister Willemina Katherine “Punk” Schrader; and a sister Eva Mae Hopkins; a son-in-law Michael Murray.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27th at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Duane Neugebauer and Pastor Gus Craven officiating.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 1:00 p.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Duane Neugebauer
Pastor Gus Craven

USHERS
Mark Carlson - Frank Carlson

MUSIC
Randi Oyan - Organist
Susan Davidson - Vocalist
“In The Garden”

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

  • Carolyn: Sorry to hear about your husband. Marge & I are thinking of you at this time. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Much love Carl & Marge Durfee ~ Carl Durfee 9855 W. Concord Cir. Navarre, Fl 32566 (5/2/2016)
  • sorry for your loss will miss him ~ ray shepherd pierre, so.dak (4/27/2016)
  • I am saddened by the passing of my cousin Chub. He will be missed by all that knew him. My sympathy goes out to all the Heltzel family. ~ Steve Olson Deadwood, SD (4/27/2016)
  • Sending our thoughts and prayers your way. We have lost a great friend of our family. Remember the time he came and stayed with the kids when Jeff cut his lip at 8 in the evening and Bruce was gone . Thats the friend I will always remember. Sincerely the Madsens ~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (4/26/2016)
  • Carolyn & Family, So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (4/26/2016)
  • Carolyn and family,
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Chub was such a wonderful man and I will hold fond memories of him always in my heart. Love and prayers for all of you...may God's peace, comfort, and love surround you now and always!
    Love you!     ~ Julie Baumann Berthoud, CO (4/26/2016)
  • Our sympathy to the family in this loss. The last visit Chub and I had he was excited that he was on the roster to received a kidney transplant as soon as one came available. So sad that didn't happen but his spirit was high. May your memories be your strength. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (4/26/2016)
  • We just heard of Chub's passing and are sending our sincere sympathy to the family. Carolyn, you know how much we think of you and yours and send our prayers to you all. ~ Paul and Linda Harvey Interior, SD (4/26/2016)
  • So sorry to hear of your loss Caroline. I so enjoyed our visits in Wall Drug on your donut run! Home at last~ ~ Judy & Paul Goldhammer Wall (4/25/2016)
  • Sincere sympathy to the family. Chub is no longer in pain, just cherish the good times and memories. You are all in our prayers. ~ Joe and Betty Lou Stratton Kadoka, SD (4/25/2016)
  • My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of the family we lost a great man. He will be missed greatly by all. I remember so many great things about my time over at the house that I will never forget. I know that he is in a better place now and is no longer in any pain. In any case my prayers go out to everyone. I Love you all very much. ~ Spencer Huston Rapid City SD (4/25/2016)