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Robert Helf Obituary

Helf, Robert G. Born to Eternal Life Thursday, September 18, 2014, age 86 years. Beloved husband for 62 years of Mary Ann (nee Murack). Dear father of Robert A. (Pam) and Tom (Shelly) Helf, Jane (Joe) Leto, Kathy (Paul) Warren and Sue (Thomas) Stark. Loving grandfather of Emily (Kyle), Megan (Zach), Sara, Sam, Alison, Robert, Kelly, John, Mary and Aaron. Great-grandfather of Emma, Jack and Audrey. Further survived by his beloved beagle "Maggie", other family and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday, September 21, 3-6 PM and Monday, September 22, 10-11 AM at THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, 1025 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment and Military Honors to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Bob was a retired engineer with S.C. Johnson & Son, a U.S. Army veteran, a Marquette University graduate class of '51, a member of Chi Epsilon Fraternity, member of Bay View Post #2879 VFW, longtime member of the Early Ford V-8 Club and Past Commodore of the South Shore Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to St. Luke's Medical Center Healing Garden or Zilber Family Hospice. Thank you to Bob's caregivers for their caring and kindness.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 21, 2014.

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September 26, 2014

Mary Ann and family, Our most sincere sympathy in your loss. Robert was a very special Early Ford V-8 Club member and friend. Bless you, Badger State Region Early Ford V-8 Club President Mike Dutkiewicz, wife Mary and all the club members.

Curtis Marsolek

September 22, 2014

I always remember Bob as a neat and friendly guy. Last time I saw him was at a Pieterick family reunion. I will always remember him in that setting. May God rest his soul and grant him eternal peace.

September 22, 2014

Mary Ann & family-Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Love from your cousin-Joayne & Skip Shuman

Ted Purpero

September 22, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. May The Lord comfort you and watch over you during your time of need.

September 22, 2014

Uncle Bob was always one of my favorite people. He will be truly missed. Love to you all Pam Murack

September 21, 2014

Uncle Bob always brought joy to the room...and we all have another angel to watch over us. Jean (Murack) Wangard and family.

September 21, 2014

Dear Sue,
My deepest sympathy.
Your SMA classmate, Michele Cook

Stephannie Hird

September 21, 2014

Dear Sue:
Please accept my condolences for the passing of your father.

Avie cumming

September 21, 2014

I will always think of your Dad when I hear Cab Calloway. My love and sympathy.Avie

Avie cumming

September 21, 2014

I will always think of your Dad when I hear Cab Calloway. My love and sympathy.Avie

glenn markiewicz

September 21, 2014

Sue im very sorry on your loss,,, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family,,, Love You...

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Sep

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes - Bay View Chapel

3275 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Sep

22

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

1025 E. Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Sep

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

1025 E. Russell Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Sep

22

Interment

Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

WI

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Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes - Bay View Chapel

3275 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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