Ronald O. Helstad

Ronald O. Helstad, 91 of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born June 14, 1931, in Ettrick, WI to Emil and Esther (Ofsdahl) Helstad and grew up on the family farm in French Creek.

Ron proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was recently honored tp participate in the Freedom Honors Flight recognizing his service to the country.

He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

On January 28, 1957, Ron married Audrey Luhmann. His new family moved to La Crosse in 1958 where he worked as an accountant at the La Crosse Trane Company. He soon after began his career as a C.P.A. with Engelson and Associates which continued for over 50 years.

Ron was a member of the VFW, Rotary Club, the Sons of Norway, and was treasurer for the Norwegian Club Nord Hedmark og Hedmarken Lag. He was a longtime member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in La Crosse where he served as an usher and treasurer.

In addition to his wife Audrey, he is survived by three sons; Scott (Lynn) Helstad of Winona, Peter (Sheryl) Helstad of West Salem and Brad Helstad of La Crescent; four grandchildren, Ben (Heidi Maddern) Helstad, Sonja Helstad, Stephen (Megan) Helstad and Laura (Josiah) Early; three great-grandchildren, Saren Maddern, Lily Early and Noah Early; a brother, David (Sharon) Helstad of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Sharon Helstad of Ettrick, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dorance (Betty) Helstad and Dean Helstad, along with a sister, Leatrice (Kenneth) McLeod.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church or a memorial of choice.