Helen V.

Seipel

Helen V. Seipel, born October 29, 1943 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away in her home on October 31st, 2026.

Helen was a graduate of Neillsville High School in Neillsville, WI. After graduating, she worked at Camp Luther in Three Lakes, WI, where she met her future husband Tom. Tom and Helen were married in 1966, and raised their three children in Sun Prairie, WI.

Helen was an avid reader and instilled that love of reading in her children. She also shared her love of reading and languages by tutoring immigrants and migrant workers in English as a Second Language for many years. She loved music and art, and continued to learn new skills and instruments throughout her life.

Helen was a long-standing member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie, WI, serving as a Rangerette Troop Leader for many years, as well as participating in the church choir.

Helen is survived by her children Amanda Seipel, Angela Seipel, and Benjamin Seipel; her granddaughter Autumn Seipel; her brother William Mech, her sister-in-law Trudy Fox Mech, her sister-in-law Carol (Dale) Lunderville; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, her parents Melvin and Alma Mech, and her brother Dennis Mech.

A private funeral service was held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at Cress Funeral Home in Sun Prairie, WI, followed by a graveside internment at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens.

Helen will be remembered as a strong and dedicated woman who gave so much of herself to her family and community. Memorial donations can be made to the Madison Literacy Network. 

Cress Funeral Service

1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

608-837-9054