Edward Helgesen

Edward W. Helgesen, 81, of Bloomingdale, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Born October 29, 1938 in Chicago. Edward worked as a Data Processing Manager for Pepsi for 41 years. He enjoyed Fishing, golfing, gardening, swimming and spending time with his family. Beloved husband of 62 years to Elise (nee Rooney); loving dad of Elise (Steven) Helgesen-Schmidt-Colfer, Catherine (Geno) Savegnago, Carol, Michael (Kristine) and the late Jon; cherished grandpa of Jessica (Thomas), Lauren (Adam), Sean (Amy), Elliott (Jenna), Paxson, Rachel and Nicole; dear great grandpa od Fritz, Nash and Witt; caring father-in-law of Diana Helgesen; dear brother of Gerald (Rosemary) and Ellen (Tim) McGuire and several nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation for Edward and his late son Jon will be 9:30am until time of Mass 10:00a.m. Monday, May 11, 2020 at St Matthew Church, 1555 Glen Ellyn Rd, Glendale Heights. Burial Queen of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements and cremation were handled by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Roselle. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org, would be appreciated.