CAMP DOUGLAS - Helen Agnus (Sheppa) Vinney, 77, of Camp Douglas, died on Monday, March 28th, 2022, surrounded by family. On February 24th, 1945, Helen was born to Alva and Dorothy (Brown) Sheppa in Clifton, Wisconsin.
Shortly after graduating from Elroy High School, Helen began working at FD Farhum, where she would eventually spend majority of her working career. Not too long after retiring, Helen began working for the Oakdale School District as a cook. On June 1st, 1963, Helen wed the love of her life, Arthur James Vinney.
When Helen wasn’t working, or tending to her flowers, she could be found spending time with her beloved family. From frequent camping trips with her husband and two children, to going on school trips with her grandkids, Helen’s love for her family was endless. Helen will be dearly missed by all who had the honor to know her.
Helen is survived by her two kids, Tom (Debra) Vinney of Tomah, and Terry (Jack) Gale of Iowa; her grandkids Zackery Vinney of Tomah, Nick Williams of Texas, Brytne (Richard) Rodebaugh of Tomah, and Autumn Jorgenson Iowa; her great grandkids Taylor Frank of Tomah, Colten Williams of Marshfield, Katie Williams of Tomah, Kylie Williams of Texas, Dylan Macintosh of Tomah, and Bently Rodebaugh of Tomah; her siblings Virginia (Louis) Halversma of Vesper, Sharon (George) Livernash of Wisconsin Rapids, Carol (Brad) Long of Arkansas, Bob Sheppa of Camp Douglas; a cousin Joyce, whom she was very close with; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband Arthur James Vinney; her parents Alva and Dorothy Sheppa; her siblings Donnie (Velma) Sheppa, Bruce (Carolyn) Sheppa, and Gary (Rick) Sheppa.
Private services will be held by the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home
