Friedhelm's Memory Wall
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So very sorry to hear this news. One of the greatest men I have ever known. Certainly one fine mentor,cabinetmaker,ski buddy and dare I say fiddle player too. Thank you Fredhelm for the short time we spent together. May God love bless and keep you and your family.
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Stephen Kernosky
July 15th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Fred, Nancy Worrell lit a candle.
Helga, Randy & Heidi,
Tim and I are grieving with you. Sooo many wonderful stories. What a wonderful man the Lord has brought home. You are all in our prayers. So thankful we'll all be able to see him again in Heaven.
In His love and ours,
Tim and Nancy Worrell
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Nancy Worrell
July 12th, 2018 at 12:00am
Wonderful memories of Fred playing the violin at church. Prayers for Helga, Heidi, Randy and the extended family.
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Rhonda Mauchmar
July 10th, 2018 at 12:00am
Hugs, love and prayers to you, Helga, Heidi and Randy. Fred was a very kind man and we shared some good times with your family. Our whole family sends our sincere sympathy to you as well as prayers for your comfort and peace in the coming days.
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The Garry Quay Family
July 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
I attend Crystal Springs Church of God and will miss Fred's violin being played. God bless all the family during this loss.
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Evonne McDannell
July 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
Heidi, Helga and Randy,
I am so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was such a light in my life growing up and playing soccer in the Lakeshore community. He always had an encouraging word to share with us as well as a knowing smiling (especially when we got called for rough play on the field). I was fortunate to have Fred and Helga at my wedding - such influential people in my formative years. My heart aches for you all. Knowing the struggles of Alzheimers, I have made a donation in Fred's name in hopes one day, there will be a cure. Sending all our love and prayers for peace from Columbus, OH.
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Megan (Schinkel) Suitor
July 9th, 2018 at 12:00am
Helga, Heidi, & Randy, I am so sad for your loss and my deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you. Fred and I had more then a referee relationship. He and I were friends and meant something more to each other.
We lost a Good Man. He was a Good Husband, Father, Referee, and Friend. I will miss his calls for computer help and his always upbeat spirit.
It is with disappointment and sadness that I am not be able to make it to the visitation or funeral. I am going to be out of town on my annual family vacation. I know how much family meant to Fred and so I think he understands.
So sorry for your loss.
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Gil Urban
July 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
I am so sorry to hear, I will never forget Mr. Helling and him trying to teach me about futbal as we watched it on tv. To the family I am so sorry I hope you know how much you all mean to me and always will
Love and Prayers to all.
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Kevin Lockwitz
July 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
Not enough words to express our rememberance of a life time with Fred. I remember him picking Helga up for dates in Sarasota. Spending a month in Stevensville after Heidi was born and watching the joy in his face. Hearing him laugh as he would sit and talk with us all. He was a wonderful man who had so many talents it is hard to even name them all but his greatest strength was the love he shared with Helga, his children and family and all of us. What a wonderful testimony to him is knowing how much he did to make this world a better place. He will be missed by so many. Much love to you all.
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Carol & Randy Huffman
July 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
So sorry to hear about Fred' s passing. As a neighbor, he always had a friendly wave, a moment for a quick chat, and was a pleasure to have for a neighbor. May he find peace in heaven.
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Steve and Connie Drees
July 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
At this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the peace that you need to get through this. our Sincere condolences! We are honored to have met your dad. I can still hear his sassy comments and laugh over Mother’s Day weekend! Every time we seen him he was always smiling!! Cherish the good times as that is what he would want you to do. Thinking of all of you. We are just a call away.
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Josh, Tina, Haleigh & Tyler Harris
July 7th, 2018 at 12:00am
Dear Heidi, and Randi - when I was a teenager, your dad was my big brother. He was single and hung out at our house a lot. On hot summer nights, we would meet up at the beach after he and my dad got off work. My mother would have made a scrumptious meal and we would have dinner, and swim until the sun set and the city cooled off. Many nights he stayed at our house. He came over for dinners, and to play games. He took me on rides on his motorcycle. I learned, he was a man with a heart of gold. He cared for everyone. He made sure his work was par non! Once he met your Mom, it was all over. He loved her deeply and was dedicated to her alone. Even though we barely saw each other in the last few decades, he will always be in my heart.
When I saw him last Wednesday in the hospital, he was upbeat and chowing down a large order of peaches. When I asked why, considering it was hospital food, he responded with, "Yeah, but its free!" His dry sense on humor, as always. He was upbeat and optimistic. His only worry, he told me was your Mom. Take heart, in having a wonderful, caring, loving man for a father. He will be missed!
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Manfred Tatzmann
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
So sirrs about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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Katie Lange
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Fred, Renée Reid-Smith lit a candle.
In honor of Fred Helling...a great man, husband, Father, Grandfather as well as all blessed to know him. Sending my love and deepest condolences...
Renée Reid-Smith
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Renée Reid-Smith
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
In honor of Fred, Christina Nails lit a candle.
Dear Helga and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was a sweet man who was a wonderful violinist and was nice to build railings on my steps while I was at Royalton recuperating from my broken leg. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed!!! May the Lord comfort you as you recall his memories. Always remember that he's never really gone as long as you remember him. Chris Nails
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Christina Nails
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
Prayers to all of you as you say good-bye to your husband, father, and Opa. Fred was a wonderful man and a gifted musician he will be deeply missed. I loved to hear him play
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Jennifer Robbins
July 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
