Helene Saar

Helene Saar, 91, of Chetek, Wis. passed away on Feb. 14, 2013 in Fountain Hills, where she wintered.

She was born Aug. 17, 1921 in Prairie Farm, Wis. to Robert and Elisa Herrmann. She graduated from Barron High School in 1939 and from Stout Institute – Menomonie in 1943.

In 1947, Helene married Gil Saar. She taught home economics for 36 years in the communities of Hutchinson, Minn., Edgerton, New Auburn, and Chetek, Wis.

Since her retirement in 1982, she divided her time between Wisconsin, Arizona, Alaska and Montana. She touched many lives and cherished her family and friends.

Helene is survived by a son, Dana Saar of Fountain Hills, and a daughter, Suzanne Olson of Chetek; two granddaughters, Brieanne Stahnke and Brittany Olson, both of Durango, Colo.; and numerous extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gil; sisters, Lil, Verna, Nell, Rose, Gertrude; and two brothers, Ernie and Fred.

A special memorial ceremony will be held at a later date for Helene in Chetek. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 244, Chetek, WI 54728; Chetek Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 625, Chetek, WI 54728; and/or Calhoun Memorial Library, 321 Moore St., Chetek, WI 54728.