He attended Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1979 with a degree in biology, before earning a master's degree in educational administration at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.
His job was coaching the offensive line blocking for future NFL Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson.
In his collegiate coaching career he produced many nationally recognized and NFL athletes and was renowned for his experience in recruiting.
[1] Helduser died on February 26, 2010, at his home in College Station, Texas, after a battle with colon cancer.
He was survived by his wife, Janet Wiegman Helduser of San Antonio, Texas, son, Brant, and daughters, Kylene and Jenna.