WALTER-HELMKE-Obituary

WALTER PAUL HELMKE

Angola, Indiana

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WALTER PAUL HELMKE, 88, of Angola, Ind., formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at his home on Lake James surrounded by three generations of descen-dants. He was born on Dec. 28, 1927, in Fort Wayne. He attended St. Paul's Lutheran Grade School and North Side...

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How can I not miss the smiling, happy face of Walter? I saw him last at Lindy,s wake. A warm friend and good man.

Paul and Marsha, I have fond memories of the Christmas breakfasts that your parents hosted at your house back in the day. Those family breakfasts were one of my favorite holiday traditions.

My condolences.

Very sad to hear about Walt. I know you are all missing him very much and anyone who knew him will also. He helped me when my step dad needed some legal help and I am sure the fee was less than the regular amount. Couldn't have been more satisfied with his sense of humor and easy manner. Making a visit to a lawyer like a social event was what we needed. God bless and keep the Helmke family in a healing place. I am thinking of you all.

Paul, and family, You may not remember me, but my mother, Colleen Myers Hopkins, was a good friend of your parents. I've just called her in Florida to tell her about the loss of your parents and her dear friends.
I remember, years ago spending a fun week with all of you in Houston Tx. Mother just reminded me that my dad, Doug Myers, and your dad were roommates at the Phi Psi house at IU. Your parents were wonderful people and will be missed by so many. They have left behind a beautiful...

Not sure whom will see this, but it's for Mr Helmke's remaining family. He aided my parents in the mid to late 1960's with custodial and divorce issues. I was just starting elementary school at that time, but Mr Helmke was a familiar name to my little ears, and when I reached adult age, I called him, only mentioned my dad's name, he took my call, and answered a question for me at no life altering decision. He was an awesome man in my life and I may have only laid eyes on him a few times. Some...