Kurk Philip Helker, age 75, of North Prairie, WI passed away with family at his side on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.  Kurk was born on February 23, 1947 to John Paul and Phyllis Ruth (Poeppel) Helker in Waukesha.  He married Sue Ann Kelms in May 1968 in Waukesha.

Kurk was a hard working man who worked so he could enjoy his hobbies.  Those hobbies being: hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Kurk is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sue; his children, Amy (Timothy) Maas, Jason (Barb) and Erion; his grandchildren, Kristyna, Kurtis, Lucas, Alyssa, Tyler (Taylor) and Kyle; his great-granddaughters, Aubree and Charlotte; his brother, Mark; other relatives and many, many dear friends.

Preceding Kurk in death were his parents.

A memorial service for Kurk will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 12:00 (noon) at Thelen Funeral Services (W309S4840 Commercial Drive, North Prairie—NW corner of Hwy’s 83 and 59) with a time of gathering and memory sharing from 9:00AM until the service.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in Kurk’s name.

For those unable to attend, those wishing to share a memory or those wanting to just sign the on-line guest registry, please click the "Share A Memory" link below Kurk's photo.

Thelen Funeral Services of North Prairie/Genesee is honored to be assisting the family.  262-392-4251