Hellmann, Fern E. Age 85 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Andover. Born Feb. 19, 1927 in Isanti County, MN, died Aug. 4, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and 1 grandson. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Sandi (Doug) Hendricks, Sharon (Tim) Ayshford, Mary (Jan) Knutson, Debbie (Wayne) Krebs, Chris (Tim) Schultz, Karen (Mike) Lind, and Frank (Edith) Hellmann; 21 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren; brother, Wheeler (Delores) West; sisters, Florance Olson, and Alzina (Lauren) Johnson. Funeral service Thursday 11 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale St NW, Oak Grove. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at Thurston- DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com