Helen Streeter

VISITATION:

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, February 11 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE:

1 p.m., Thursday, February 11 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Helen Emma Alice Streeter, 74, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Dove Health Care in Bloomer with her family by her side and after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born November 7, 1941 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Dorothy (Aherns) and William Mitchell.

Helen met the love of her life while working at White's Drive In in South Beloit, IL. On March 4, 1961, Helen married Ardell O. "Dell" Streeter Jr. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beloit.

Helen graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1960. She started working at the Wisconsin Telephone Company at the young age of 18. She worked as an operator, and went on to work on the frame, where she was always dedicated and proud to work for the telephone company. In 1981, Helen and Dell moved to Chippewa Falls, and Helen worked at the Eau Claire office. She retired from the telephone company after 38 years of service. Following her retirement, Helen went on to work at Cray Research and then at McDonald's. In 2001, Helen hung up all of her hats and retired.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ardell Jr. of Chippewa Falls; three children, Peggy (Rick) Denning, Ardell III (Connie) Streeter, Brenda (Scott) Yohnk, all of Chippewa Falls; sisters, Betty (Fran) Marko of Beloit, Margaret (Dean) Brown of Milton; granddaughter, Ashlee Streeter; four great-grandchildren, Emma, Nolan, Grace and Olivia; and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.

She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Dorothy "Toots" Swinconos; a brother, William "Billy" Mitchell III; father-in-law, Ardell Streeter Sr.; and mother-in-law, Margaret Streeter.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 11 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with the Rev. William Plautz of Faith Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie View Cemetery, village of Lake Hallie.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral chapel.

Helen loved many things in life but the biggest one was spending time with her family and helping wherever she was needed. Helen was a very talented lady; she created many crafts throughout the years and made beautiful projects that we can enjoy for years to come.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Mayo Health System in Bloomer and the staff from Maplewood/Dove Health Care in Bloomer for all the wonderful care provided to Helen during her stay.

Mom, you fought a hard battle for many years and now you can be at peace. You will always be in our hearts, as well as the memories that we all made over the years.