Francis Helmin, age 84, of Morrill passed away Nov. 10, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital peacefully surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 13 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill with visitation at the church Thursday. The Rev. Virgil Helmin and the Rev. Matthew Langager con-celebrated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Service with Dignity was provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Francis Adam Helmin was born March 14, 1941, in Gilman to Edward J. and Marie (Maleska) Helmin. He attended Foley High School and joined the National Guard. He married his beautiful wife, Joyce Bielejeski, Oct. 11, 1968, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. The couple shared 57 years of marriage together. They started their life together in Gilman, farming and working, and later moved to Morrill in 1979, where they lived for the past 46 years. They raised their children with faith and love in Morrill. The family managed the Morrill Hall and maintained the lawn for the church for many years. Francis worked at Brenny’s Station in Gilman, for Mayflower Moving Company out of St. Cloud and, later, for Landwehr Construction for 50 years, retiring in 2011. Frank loved to bring a smile to people’s faces with a joke and everyone enjoyed his company. His work ethic and commitment to his family were unwavering. He was a member of the Gilman Knights of Columbus and was an usher for both Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Joseph’s Catholic churches.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, and their children, Michele (Brian) Poser of Pierz, Tina Helmin (Randy Renner) of Pierz, Kathie (Wes) Winscher of Royalton, Anita (Ken) Schroedle of Yorkville, Illinois, and Ryan (Heather) Helmin of Rice; 10 grandchildren, Terri, AJ, Nicole, Kayla, Jake, Andy, Kyle, Tyler, Raelyn and Jackson; and five great-grandchildren, Brayden, Bryar, Mia, Rayna and one on the way; as well as, brothers and sisters, Jerry (Margaret) of Eden Prairie, Vic (Dorothy) of Gilman, Euphie (Gary) Bielejeski of Eveleth, the Rev. Virgil Helmin of Upsala, Yvonne Gapinski of St. Cloud; and brother-in-law, Denis Bielejeski of Pierz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marie; his mother and father-in-law, August and Helen Bielejeski; brother, Terry (Toad); brother-in-law, Dennis Gapinski and niece, Ginger Helmin.
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