Helein, Richard F. "Dick"

1936 - 2015  (79 years)    Has 10 ancestors and 2 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Helein, Richard F. "Dick"
  Nickname	Dick
  Born	27 Jan 1936	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Appleton High School Class of
  Military Service	Aft 1954
  US Army
  Died	28 Aug 2015	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	1 Sep 2015
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Richard "Dick" Helein, 79 of Appleton, passed away after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer on August 28th at Rennes Nursing Home. He was born January 27th, 1936 in Appleton, WI son of the late Theodore and Florence (Huckbody) Helein. He married his wife Jan on May 19th, 1962. After graduating from Appleton West High School, Dick served 2 years in the United States Army. When he returned home from service, he was employed by C.W. Transport until they closed. He was then employed by Dorn's Delivery & Transfer until he retired in 1999. Dick loved long walks, reading, winter trips to Florida, flower gardening, going to the casino, and sitting on his patio. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Jan of 53 years and his daughter, Wendy DeWitt (his pride and joy). He is survived by his cherished grandchildren, Joshua (Meghan) DeWitt, Aaron DeWitt, Holly (Elliot) Arft, and his great-grandchildren, Chase DeWitt and Alexis Arft whom he loved with all his heart. Dick was so happy he got to know his great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Jean (Alois) VandenBoogard, his brother-in-law, Allen (Dawn) Wichman, sister-in-law, Jeanette (Charles) Elquist. Additionally, our best friends, Nancy (Earl) Fenner, Marjorie Buchanan, and Kathy (John) Stiner, his son-in-law, Jim Derks (and fiancée Karen) who was always there to help make things easier for us, his childhood friend, Tom (Maggie) Bootz and many nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Kris who was always on his mind and in his heart. His mother and father, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruth and Gottlieb Wichman, brother John Helein, and special aunt Josephine, sisters-in-law, Barbara Van Vehgel and Linda Madson, and a brother in-law, Harvey Buchanan. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Parish, 1810 N McDonald Street Appleton, with the Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Dick's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 10:15 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The celebration of Dick's life will continue with a time of fellowship following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family will be establishing a memorial fund. The family would like to thank Dr. Guenther and the staff of 7th floor Oncology at AMC.
  Person ID	I60863	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	14 Nov 2015

  
  

  Father	Helein, Theodore M.,   b. 31 Jul 1901, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 4 Dec 1997, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 96 years)
  Mother	Huckbudy, Florence,   b. 30 Aug 1903,   d. 15 May 1984  (Age 80 years)
  Family ID	F31089	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Wichmann, Janice
  Children	1. Helein, Wendy   2. Helein, Kris Ann,   b. 23 Jul 1967, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 26 Feb 2002, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 34 years)
  Last Modified	1 Sep 2015
  Family ID	F19423	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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