Lyndon Helmbolt

Lyndon Helmbolt, 73, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. He passed peacefully after a battle with cancer. Lyndon “Sonny” Helmbolt was born March, 25, 1951 in Clear Lake, SD to Clyde and Agnes (Jensen) Helmbolt. He was raised in Gary, SD and graduated from Gary High School in 1969. He briefly attended South Dakota State University before starting work in Volga, SD, in residential construction and as a salesman for Ahlfeldt Chevrolet. While residing in Volga, Lyndon and former spouse, Noreen (Dailey) McAdaragh, had three sons, Troy, Cory, and Shawn, who they adored. Lyndon moved to Stamford, CT, in 1985 and continued his career in residential construction. He was employed by Carlson Construction, where he became a partner, and eventually started his own residential construction company Jeflyn Construction in 1999. He worked daily for Jeflyn construction until the time of his death. In his professional life, Lyndon was respected for his hard work, integrity, and dedication. He inspired others with his kindness and commitment to excellence. Lyndon enjoyed sailing on the Long Island Sound, specifically on sailboats Soupbone III and IV based out of Halloween Yacht Club in Stamford, CT, with a special crew who meant a lot to him. He was also an avid sports fan, especially fanatic about the UCONN Huskies, SDSU Jackrabbits, and New York Yankees, but would spend hours and hours watching any sporting game or event. Lyndon is survived by his sons, Troy Helmbolt of Norwalk, CT, and Shawn (Crystal) Helmbolt of Brookings, SD; five grandchildren, Taylor (Tanner) Jones of Sioux Falls, SD, Tanner Helmbolt of Rincon, GA, and Preston, Tate and Lincoln Helmbolt all of Brookings, SD; three great grandchildren, Parker, Owen and Cole; one brother, Roger (Cindy) Helmbolt of Watertown, SD; one sister, Marilyn Kray of Clara City, MN, four nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Agnes Helmbolt; an infant son, Cory Helmbolt; brother, Marvin, and infant sister, Linda Jo; and brother-in-law Peter Kray. Though he is gone, his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him. A celebration of Lyndon's life will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 10am to 12pm, at Bosak Funeral Home in Stamford, CT. A second celebration will be held in Gary, SD on Thursday, May 30th, from 2pm – 4pm, at the Gary United Methodist Church located at 308 Main Avenue, Gary, SD. Please join us casually for light refreshments and to share memories of Lyndon. Inurnment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Gary, SD. Donations in his honor may be made to the American Cancer Society. To express condolences for the family online, please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome

Lyndon Helmbolt

March 25, 1951 - March 28, 2024