Helen M.

Daun

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She was an incredibly happy woman and always loved to spend time with her sisters, her family, and friends.

Helen Marie Daun, age 65, of Brillion, passed away peacefully with her three sisters by her side on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Helen was born on May 28, 1961 in Chilton, daughter of the late Otto & Alma (Keuler) Daun. She lived a happy life with her Mama, Daddy, and three sisters on a dairy farm west of Charlesburg. She attended Chilton Schools and programs at the New Hope Center in Chilton, where she was employed for 28 years in their Sheltered Workshop, doing packaging and assembling for various companies. Helen enjoyed coloring, puzzles, crafts, going on outings, watching sports (especially baseball and football), watching Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, game shows, and movies. She participated in bean bag tournaments, went bowling, did “water walking” at the Brillion Community Center, and enjoyed nature walks on trails. Helen was an incredibly happy woman and always loved to spend time with her sisters, her family, and friends.

Helen is survived by her sisters and in-laws: Mary (Edward) Petrie, Gloria Meyer, and Agnes “Aggie” (Thomas) Cook; nieces and nephews: Amy Petrie, Melissa (Christopher) Shuba, Dana (Tony) Pisculich, Kristin (Wes) Ayres, Alex (Alexis) Meyer, Breanne Meyer, Aaron Cook, and Alma (David) (nee-Cook) Valerio; great-nieces and great-nephews: Logan, Chloe, Noah, Avery, Sawyer, Otto, Oberon, Elwood, Aspen, Charlie, Maya, Nina, and a baby on the way; other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Otto & Alma; many other family members; and her dear special education teacher and family friend: Peg Stauber.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Pielhop Funeral Home, 215 S Main St in Brillion from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will conclude the evening.

The Visitation will continue on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Matthew Colle and Deacon Greg Van Thiel. Burial will be at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Charlesburg.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Hearts at Home for the amazing care and love they have given to Helen for more than 18 years. Also many thanks to the New Hope Center for helping Helen develop meaningful work and activity skills; and to Compassus Hospice for their care given to Helen in recent months. In lieu of flowers, friends can honor Helen with a donation to Hearts at Home LLC or to the New Hope Center Inc.

The Daun Family has chosen Pielhop Funeral Homes & Cremation Care Centers to honor Helen’s legacy of life.