This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16814/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Thursday, July 16, 2009 Victor L. Hellestad Victor L. Hellestad, Appleton, age 88, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Manor Care Health Center in Appleton. Victor was born Dec. 8, 1920, in the Town of Scandinavia, Wis., to the late Elmer and Mildred (Danielson) Hellestad. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On April 7, 1948, Victor was united in marriage to Melda Luniak. The couple enjoyed over 50 years together until her death in 2001. Victor owned and operated Hellestad Insurance Agency in Appleton for 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was active with the Appleton Lions Club, and was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton, where he belonged to the Sons of Norway. He is survived by his daughter Susan (Larry) Reinke, Wausau; two granddaughters, Jenny (Eric) Sarauer, Eau Claire, and Amy Reinke, Minneapolis; two brothers, Phil (Janet) Hellestad, Plymouth, Wis., and Kenneth Hellestad, Milwaukee; a brother in law Alan Luniak, Shawano. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dan, and his brother Leland Hellestad. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kurt Kovanen officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.