Arlington Heights, Illinois
Mayor Nicholas J. Helmer was born September 4, 1942, as an ethnic German in Yugoslavia, to Fabian and Anna (nee Brichta) Helmer. He died peacefully January 26, 2022. Nick is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years and high school sweetheart, Gail Ann (nee Mishlove) Helmer; His children...
Read MoreWe send our deepest sympathies as we remember Nick, a dedicated community servant, devoted family man, and a loved and respected neighbor. He made a positive impact on our lives & everyone who knew him. We will truly miss him.
Keith & Rochelle Carman
January 31, 2022 | Friend
Warm Embrace Arrangement
Alan and Cynthia Sarrafian
January 31, 2022
Helmer family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I had known this man since I was around 7 years old. He was a true role model. On his first pass in collecting signatures to run for mayor, I helped knock on doors. I remember the repeated question upon answering the doorbell: so why should this man be mayor? My answer was easy, when one dedicates so much time for kids, often in activities absent his own children, he has public service at heart. As a 50 year old man, I am involved...
Rick Ulbrich
January 31, 2022 | Friend
