Harry Heltzer

I am his oldest grandson. He was a busy man but I do have some special memories. He was an avid rock collector and had 3-4 large rock polishers going in the basement at any one time. He also taught me a few things in life ..one, never to have more than 1 alcoholic drink at a corporate event and 2, erase negativity from your mindset. I respected him. Just wish I could have spent more time with him. He and my grandmother, Bernice, were a special couple for 50 years. That is what really counts...

I didn't see much of my grandfather after he moved to NC, but I remembered fondly that house in North Oaks, the kitchen with a drawer full of Hershey's chocolate bars, the icy Coke, the playing cards, and the wide expanse of wood floor - all of us kids used to take a run and slide there. Also his window wells held salamanders and his pond had wood ducks.
I loved Harry for his sense of humor and for his contributions to this world. He made us feel important.

His contributions to generations of 3Mers will go on for many, many decades. He managed with a long term strategy and with decency to employees and with rewards to shareholders.

I have fond child hood memory of Harry who lived near us in our modest North Minneapolis neighborhood. In one evening's active game my brother, Harry's age, sustained a serious gash in his arm. Harry calmly applied a tourniquet showing his Scout training and special care. It made a difference. Many good memories!

HARRY WAS ONE OF THE MOST DOWN TO EARTH FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN; I FIRST MET HIM AT KELLOGG SQUARE; WILL MISS HIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE

An outstanding gentleman and business leader.