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Helen Hemker Obituary
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HEMKER, Helen Frances age 89 of Kettering, peacefully went to be with her Lord Friday evening, July 29, 2011, while family surrounded her in prayer at The Hospice of Dayton. Helen was born on July 8, 1922 in Russell County VA, the daughter of Asa and Esther (Audet) Strouth. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Eleanor, Catherine O'Connor, Anna Wrasman, and Edith Sebesta, her brothers, Wilfred and Joseph. She graduated from high school in Cleveland VA, then moved to Dayton, and received training for comptometer certification. After working for several businesses, including Wright Field Air Force Base, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Women's Reserve in 1943. Upon completion of her service in 1945, she attended Mary Washington College in Virginia. Returning to Dayton, she met her husband, George, to whom she was married for nearly 64 years and raised a family of seven children. She is survived by her husband, children: Gregory (Crystal) Hemker of Clayton; Jeffrey (Karen) Hemker of Bolingbrook IL; Wil (Marilyn) Hemker of Akron; Kathleen (David) Husek of London OH; Timothy (Laura) Hemker of Biltmore Lake NC; Julia Hemker Porter of Amelia, and John (Christine) Hemker of Beavercreek. She leaves behind her beloved 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Her finest trait was making all family her priority. She held supportive roles in the community serving Boy Scouts of America and serving her church in the ministry of children's religious education. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton OH 45429 and from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering OH 45429, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Her cousin Father Wilfred Steinbacher of Madison, Tennessee will officiate. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton OH 45420. Condolences may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Hemker
August 6, 2011
Our condolences to you George and your family. May you gather your memories to help through this trying time.
Sincerely,
Rod and Gay Huemmer
August 6, 2011
George, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It will be difficult for you after all these years together. I'm sorry I never knew your wife was from Russell Co., VA. We could have traded "stories".
With deepest sympathy, Lorraine & Ed Berk
August 4, 2011
My sympathies to you George and your family. I know that fond memories will be in your heart and will help during this time. God Bless you and your family.
Shirley Osburn (Heyl)
Globe Motors retiree
Joseph,Cynthia and Noah Husek
August 4, 2011
Dear George,Kathy,and family,
Although I know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow, we do wish to express our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved wife/mother.
Joseph,Cynthia and Noah Husek
Greg Scott
August 4, 2011
I fondly remember Mrs. Hemker as my Cub Scout Den Mother, Mr. Hemker as one of my Boy Scout Leaders and my friendship with Wil through grade school at St. Albert the Great. My condolences to the entire Hemker family for the loss of a great lady.
August 3, 2011
Dear Hemker Family, On behalf of Alyce Blumenstock (Strouth her cousin) she would like to offer her condolences and that Helen will be missed. Alyce has many fond memories of Helen and her family and will continue to keep all of you in her prayers. Love Alyce
Shannon Norton
August 3, 2011
Thinking of you and your family and hoping that fond memories will help to heal your heart.
Love,
Shannon
BONNIE MOORE
August 3, 2011
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I AM SURE SHE WILL BE MISSED. WHAT WONDERFUL PICTURES OF EVERYONE.
Terri, Ashley & Amy Kempher
August 2, 2011
Uncle George and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May you trust God to carry you through and may memories warm your heart.
Megan Batson
August 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike, Kim, Jeremiah, & Jessica Husek
August 2, 2011
George, Kathy, & Family,
We send our sincere sympathy during this time of loss. Helen leaves quite a legacy through the family she helped create. What a lady! It was a blessing to have known her.
Ray and Dann
August 2, 2011
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We feel honored to have known her, and know that she will be dearly missed by everyone. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Kay and Gary Miller
August 2, 2011
To the entire Hemker family....we share in your loss. Losing a wife/parent is one of the toughest. Helen was a great mother as evidenced by her 7 wonderful children. Now we have someone else to pray to!
August 2, 2011
Uncle George and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of times spent with you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beth Wrasman Bailey , Clinton, TN
August 1, 2011
George and all your family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so glad we were able to visit with you and Helen so recently. Love you all! Dick and Marilyn
Cathi and Dick Whelchel
July 31, 2011
Wil and Marilyn and all of the Hemker family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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