James L. Helmbrecht, 79, of Waite Park, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, at his home in Waite Park.
No services will be held.
James Lionell Helmbrecht was born July 31, 1941, in Silver Lake. He was the son of John and Mabel (Kyander) Helmbrecht. James received his education in Silver Lake and was a graduate of the Silver Lake High School Class of 1960.
Mr. Helmbrecht entered active military service in the United States Army May 31, 1960, in Minneapolis. He received an honorable discharge April 30, 1966, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., and achieved the rank of E4.