Jerry Duane Helke

Jerry D. Helke, 75, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility.

Jerry was born in La Crosse on October 23, 1943, to Earl and Dorothy (Schlicht) Henry.  After his father passed away when he was an infant, Jerry was adopted by Herbert Helke.  Jerry worked for the La Crosse County Highway Department for 25 years before retiring.  In his younger days, he enjoyed fishing and going dancing.

He is survived by a sister, Diane Gerke; a brother, Howard (Sharon) Helke; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Dorothy, and his step-father, Herbert.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 1 ^st , at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 200 West Ave. So., La Crosse.  Rev. Scott Skogen will officiate.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.  An online guest book is available at www.schumacher-kish.com .