He was born March 3, 1941 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Lewis Melvin and June Gwendolyn (Benbo) Helgeson. He married Helen Katherine Harris Oct. 6, 1961. She passed away March 1, 2012.
Survivors include his son, Ronald Helgeson Jr. of Peoria; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Carver of Aurora, IL; grandchildren, Tony (Megan) Fritz, Michelle Carver, Misty Helgeson, Max Helgeson, Vincent Helgeson, Louie Helgeson and Katie Helgeson; great-grandchildren, Faith, Xander, Olivia, Isabella and Dominic; brother, Larry (Linda) Helgeson and sister, Janet (Dan) Stephens.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Helgeson and June (Jim) Revi; wife, Helen; granddaughter, Katherine “K.C.” Carver; one brother, Jerry Helgeson ; and one sister, Judy Wadleigh.
Ron worked at Keystone Steel and Wire. He is a U.S. Navy Veteran. Ron loved to fish, play cards and was an avid Minnesota Vikings Fan.
Per his wishes, cremation will be accorded. Private family services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made to www.davison-fulton.com