Leslie (Les) Helget of New Ulm transitioned to eternal rest on Monday July 29, 2024 surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Minnesota Valley Funeral home – SOUTH chapel. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7pm on Monday, August 5, 2024 and will continue from 10-11am on Tuesday, prior to the service, all held at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel.

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Les is survived by fiancé, Cindy Horner of New Ulm; mother, Valeria Helget of New Ulm; children, Chad (Shannan) Helget of Hanska, Dean (Maria) Ringle of New Ulm; grandkids, Brandi Buker of South Dakota, Tony (Shannon) Helget of New Ulm, Gary (Afton) Woratschka of New Ulm, Mikara (Matt) Meyer of Hanska, Felicia Kehoe of Springfield, Jimmy Hooks of Hanska, Abbi (Ivan) Helget of Hanska, Dale (Cheyanne) Ringle of New Ulm, Katie Ringle of New Ulm, and Jack Ringle of New Ulm; siblings, Peggy (Kevin) Henke of rural Gaylord, Roman (Joyce) Schiller of New Ulm, Lonnie (Marlys) Schiller of New Ulm, Connie Zeck of Mankato, Debbie (Doug) Nesbitt of Chaska and Judy Landkammer of Chanhassen; 23 great-grandkids, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his wife, Patsy Helget; daughter, Dawn Winkler in 2011; son-in-law Kurt Winkler; brother-in-law Jim Landkammer; uncle, Irvy Helget,

Les was born on July 11, 1944 in Minneapolis to Valeria Helget. Les grew up in rural Sleepy Eye. On May 26, 1967, Les was united in marriage to the late Patricia Arndt at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Les and Patsy raised 3 children in the New Ulm and Mankato areas. Throughout his life Les performed various jobs including construction and carpentry work. He was also employed with Mankato Iron and Metal prior to retirement. In his free time, Les enjoyed spending time with Cindy, his family, especially his grandkids, and his friends. Les also had an avid love for horses. He enjoyed riding as well as breaking a few. Les made many friends over the years so there was no place he would go that he wasn't able to find someone he knew. He also very much enjoyed listening to Dain's Dutchman play.

Blessed be his memory.

The family of Les Helget wishes to thank all who have reached out. No individual acknowledgments will be sent.