Gail Helmbrecht

Gail Sharon Schallock was born on May 9, 1953 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Gaylerd and Doris (Johnson) Schallock.  Gail graduated from the Henning High School in Henning, Minnesota with the class of 1971.  She made her home in Folden Township and was employed at the Wadena Bakery in Wadena, Minnesota.

On May 5, 1973 Gail was united in marriage with William “Cookie” Braaten Helmbrecht.  Their marriage was blessed with 2 children: Pamela Jo and Clay.  Together they made their home on East Battle Lake.  Gail was employed at the Henning Bar & Grill and Oakwood Supper Club and Golf Course,   Walmart in Fergus Falls and then Lucy’s Café in Henning.  Gail enjoyed working at B&D’s Grocery in Henning for 15 years and retired in 2016.

Gail enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

On May 5, 2024 Gail passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and the gentle care of Knute Nelson Hospice at her home in rural Henning, Minnesota.  Preceding Gail in death were her parents Gaylerd and Doris Schallock, her husband William Helmbrecht and her sister JoAnn Henry

Gail is survived by her children: Pamela Jo (Russ) Moran and son, Clay Helmbrecht (Julia); 7 grandchildren: Anthony (Jordan), Logan (Zach) , Abbigail (Gage), James, Wyatt, Chris, Shauna and Kass (Katherine) and siblings: Shirley Vye and David (Lori) Shallock; many other relatives and a host of friends.

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