Francis Ellen Heldt, age 84, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Fran is the widow of Evan Gene Heldt, her husband of 51 years, who passed away April 10, 2005.

Fran was born in Chicago, Illinois on the 23 ^rd of July, 1935 to father, George Lewis, and mother, Ellen M. Chamberlain and was one of eleven children.

Fran worked for many years as a legal secretary and split her time between the communities of family and friends she maintained in Guttenberg, Iowa. and Cedar, Rapids, Iowa.

Fran was an active member of her congregation at Trinity, St. James United Methodist Church. She found joy in singing in the choir and the Sweet Adelines for many years. She was known for her loving giving ways and her willingness to volunteer to help others. She would spend hours crafting beautiful handmade holiday cards for others and enjoyed oil painting in her spare time. She loved the outdoors, walking her dog and gardening.

Fran is survived by 4 of her 5 children: Dennis (Theresa) Heldt, Steven (Penny) Heldt, Darin Heldt, Janice Heldt (Edward Garcia), and Susan Curtis, deceased (Richard).

She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time owing to social distancing guidelines. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are in charge of arrangements.