Helen Pollock

Helen (Franke) Pollock, 94, of Ripon, WI (formerly of Oakfield), died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with her daughter Joyce by her side. She was born on September 2, 1930, at the family farm house, the daughter of Elmer and Eleanora (Strook) Franke. Helen was a graduate of Brandon High School. Helen worked hard on the family farm. She worked as a machinist-shipper, at the Oakfield Enterprises for 40 years. As a young girl, Helen loved to ice skate and later found great joy in polka dancing. Helen shared endless memories with her grandson taking on the world. She loved being in his presence. Helen instantly fell in love with her beautiful great granddaughter who she shared her life with. There was not much Helen missed of Luci growing up. She enjoyed watching Luci swim the most. One of her favorite days of the year was when she and her family shared the Christmas spirit on the Christmas sleigh ride in Eagle River. The winter in Eagle River always seemed to be extra magical to her as the trees glistened a little more. Helen was always sharing her old fashion remedies with those she loved, such as Vicks on your feet to heal a cold, or eating pineapple for bruising. Helen loved her grandpuppies and always had a treat to spare. Helen was a 94-year member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Rogersville, WI. Survivors include one daughter Joyce (Jamie) Henke, one grandson Kyle (Ashley) Henke, and one great-granddaughter Luci Rose Henke, one brother Harold (Sharon) Franke, one sister Betty (John) Wessel, nephews Mike (Julie) Franke, Jon (Jodi) Wessel; niece Tina (Tyler) Thurke, great nieces and nephews: Rebecca and Megan Thurke, Adele and Finley Franke, and Tyson and Sawyer Wessel. She was preceded in death by her parents and former husband James Pollock. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, N5680 Towne Road, Rogersville, WI 54974 SERVICE: Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kimberly Stowell officiating. Burial will follow in Rogersville Cemetery, Rogersville, WI. The family would like to give a special thank-you to Hospice, especially Sandy Duel.

Helen Pollock

September 2, 1930 - July 9, 2025