Helen J. Breitkreutz, 90, of Aberdeen formerly of Frederick died Dec. 1, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen. She was born April 21, 1922, to Alvin and Louise (Nolden) Hoops near Groton. She was raised and attended country school near Groton.
On July 15, 1944, Helen married Raymond Breitkreutz in Groton. They lived on a farm near Ferney until 1952, when they bought a farm near Frederick. In 1966, they moved into Frederick. Raymond died Jan. 20, 2010. In May 2011, Helen moved to Aberdeen Health and Rehab. Helen enjoyed bowling, playing cards and working jumbo puzzles. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Ellendale, LWML, and the Frederick Homemakers Club. Helen died Dec. 1, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen.
Helen is survived by one son: Todd (Becky) Breitkreutz, Minot, N.D.; three daughters: Diana (Terry) Ulmer, Hecla, Sheri (Roger) Nixon, Frederick, Nancy (Randy) Warburton, Newcastle, Wyo.; seven grandchildren: Bobbi (Scott) Hegge, Lori (Scott) Young, Amy (Buddy) Yamaura, Amanda (Jason) Mahan, Carey (Brenda) Hieb, Jason (Jen) Hieb, Dustin Breitkreutz; nine great-grandchildren: Sami Hegge, Dylan and Macy Young, Ryann and Payge Yamaura, Jenna and Karissa Mahan, Jordan and Madison Hieb.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, Ellendale, with Pastor Tom Eckstein officiating. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., with Pastor Galen Sylvester officiating at Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale, N.D. Casketbearers are: Dustin Breitkreutz, Doug Jensen, Carey Hieb, Jason Hieb, Buddy Yamaura and Jason Mahan. The organist is Marilyn Burow. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen.
Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel.
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