May God bless you and your...
A true gentleman in the workplace and life in general.
Darryl William Slater
July 29, 2025
Alton, Illinois
Age 78
John "Jack" Gilbert Helmkamp, Jr.John "Jack" Gilbert Helmkamp, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was 78. Born on March 24, 1947, in Alton, IL, he was the son of the late John Gilbert Helmkamp Sr. and Flossie Emma (Schwartz).On January 23, 1971, Jack married...
Read MoreA true gentleman in the workplace and life in general.
Darryl William Slater
July 29, 2025
I was a high school classmate of Jack. We knew each other and had a casual relationship. He integrity was without challenge and I don't know a better tribute. Our community has been blessed to have him in it!!!
Jerry Barber
July 25, 2025 | Friend
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Beth, the boys and all of Jack´s extended family members. I was blessed to have had the benefit of working for Jack. Honesty, compassion and an unending desire to improve the community he cared so much for. So many of the educational opportunities and infrastructure that the citizens of the greater Alton area take for granted today, Jack had a major hand in bringing to fruition . . . and is why Jack will live on in so many ways in the Riverbend...
Tom Coles
July 25, 2025 | Friend
May God bless your family, Rest in peace.
Richard Kolk
July 23, 2025 | Family