Frank F. Hellmann, 86, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Wednesday, November 3 rd , 2021.

He entered this world in rural Barron County, Wisconsin on April 22 nd , 1935, the third of seven children born to Frank and Elizabeth (Willems) Hellmann.

In his growing up years, Frank learned the value of hard work, importance of family and friends, and developed a lifelong faith in God and prayer. Being the oldest son on a dairy farm he often shared many memories of the happy home he was blessed with.

Frank graduated from Barron High School in 1953 and shortly after enlisted in the Army National Guard. After his discharge he worked in various farming related jobs before moving to Minnesota, working as a welder with the Boilermakers Union, until his retirement in 1995.

In 1958, Frank married Jeanne Feidt and they later divorced. Through this union was born four children, Mary, Chris, Karen, and Frank. In 1971, Frank married Fern (West) Erickson and he opened his heart to three more daughters, Sandi, Sharon, and Debbie. Through the years he unconditionally loved everyone that was added to his growing family.

In his younger years, some of his favorite hobbies were hunting coon, fox, and deer. Frank and Fern enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling in their motor home and fishing for walleye and muskie whenever he could. To keep busy in his retirement he spent many hours volunteering, generously sharing his time and resources with others. He enjoyed researching family genealogy and with everyone's help kept the family tree updated the best he could. In 2010 they moved to Real Life Coop, and he enjoyed working in the woodshop and making many new friends there.

All who knew Frank will remember his great sense of humor. He loved making people laugh with his jokes and funny stories. And of course, his favorite sports team was the Green Bay Packers. Living in Minnesota he patiently endured the ribbing of those who he suspected were secretly a Packer fan too!

Frank lovingly cared for Fern in her final years and was left heartbroken after her passing in August of 2012. As Frank's own health declined his children were blessed to care for him and return some of the love, he so unselfishly shared with them.

He lived his last seven weeks at Maple Woods in Deer River, Minnesota where he was given kind and compassionate care.

Frank fought many hard battles during his lifetime, seldom complaining of his trials. He finished his earthly journey looking forward to his new Heavenly home.

Those gone on before him are his wife Fern, daughter Sharon Ayshford, and a grand baby Kevin Knutson. Also, his infant sister Mary, sister Bernie Roux, brother Paul Hellmann and his parents.

Left behind with cherished memories are his brothers Joe (Barb) Hellmann and Ray (Sue) Hellmann, sister Florence Gangelhoff and brother-in-law Wayne (Sandra) Roux.

Sandi and Doug Hendricks; their son Matt and his wife Kim Hendricks and their children Lennon and Gunnar; and their daughter Molly and her husband Mitch Newman and their children Ingrid and Bjorn.

Son-in-law Tim Ayshford; son Nathan and his wife Denise Ayshford and their children Paige, Avery, and Ashtyn; son Jacob and his wife Kristi Ayshford and their children Caden and Mila; daughter Emily and her husband Patrick Pyszka and their children Colette and Simone.

Mary Knutson (Jan); son Karl and his wife Sarah Knutson; son Kent and his wife Angela Knutson and their children Lena, Luke, Vanessa, and Eli; and son Kraig Knutson.

Debbie and Wayne Krebs; their daughter Stephanie and her husband Patrick Hurtado and their children Korbin and Karson; and their son Mark Krebs.

Chris and Tim Schultz; their son Scott and his wife Karissa Schultz and their children Ethan, Evelyn, and Edison; their son Steven Morales and his children Jackson, Jayda and her daughter Athena; their son Thomas and his wife Miranda Schultz and their children Cadence, Conner, and Camden; and their son Travis and his wife Elizabeth Schultz and their children Reed and unborn baby boy.

Karen and Mike Lind; their son Michael and his wife Jenny Lind and their children Makenzie, Madyson, Regan, Jaxon, and Jeffery; their daughter Abby and her husband Steve Gullickson and their children Hannah, Wyatt, and Mahala; and their daughter-in-law Sue Lind and granddaughter Desarae.

Frank R. and Edith Hellmann; their daughter Lydia and her husband Eric Hughes and their children Vincent, Oliver, Scarlett, and Violett; their daughter Laura Hellmann-Brockway and her husband Joel Brockway and their daughter Claire; their son Frank W. and his wife Joleen Hellmann and their daughter Lilah; their son Henry Hellmann and his girlfriend Annie Olson.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. Patricks Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street, NW - Oak Grove with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.  Interment St. Patricks Cemetery.