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Richard F Helein

Male 1936 - 2015  (79 years)


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  • Name Richard F Helein 
    Born 27 Jan 1936  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 28 Aug 2015 
    Person ID I42559  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 1 Sep 2015 

    Father Theodore M Helein,   b. 31 Jul 1901, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 04 Dec 1997, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Mother Florence E Huckbody,   b. 30 Aug 1903, Wausau, Marathon Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1984  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 23 Jun 1926  St Joseph Church, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F14724  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Janice Wichmann 
    Married 19 May 1962  St Margaret Mary Church, Neenah, Winnebego Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Kris Ann Helein,   b. 23 Jul 1967, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 2002, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 34 years)
     2. Wendy Ann Helein
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F14717  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Helein, Richard F. "Dick"

      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.