Richard Helbig

Richard Helbig

Richard Helbig Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2009.
Richard Helbig, of Niagara Falls, formerly of Florida, Rushford Lake and Tonawanda, died on Monday, July 27, 2009, at home, while receiving care from Niagara Hospice. He was 78.He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 8, 1930, one of eight children of the late Frederick and Anna (Karla) Helbig. He attended Buffalo schools and graduated from Kensington High School. Mr. Helbig served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-1955. He was employed as a truck driver for Bond Bread and Kaufmanns Bakery, retiring in 1985. He was a former member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the George Washington Sporting Club. He enjoyed coaching baseball and hockey, served as a college umpire and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Norma J. (Orts) Helbig; two children, Joy (William) Schwob of the Town of Tonawanda, David (Darlene) Helbig of the Town of Wheatfield; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Nicholas, Kelsey, Caitlin, David, Shayna and Shane; several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY. The LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., is handling the funeral arrangements.Visit www.LaneFuneralHome.com

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August 3, 2009

Shery Bader posted to the memorial.

July 30, 2009

The Helbigs posted to the memorial.

July 30, 2009

Diane Ehrenreich posted to the memorial.

Shery Bader

August 3, 2009

Norma...There are so many things I will remember about Dick, especially when we all got together as a family when my dad was alive! I still think of those times often..and can't believe they're both gone!! I wish we lived closer, and there was more I could do. Much love, Shery (Cape Coral, Fl)

The Helbigs

July 30, 2009

Thank you for everyone's sympathy . We appreciate it .

- The Helbig Family

Diane Ehrenreich

July 30, 2009

Norma, Joy and David
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember Uncle Dick as smiling and laughing at the family parties when I was a kid. My father and I send our sympathies.
Diane Ehrenreich (Harning)
and Lynn Harning

Stu Allen

July 29, 2009

Norma and kids ... I'm very sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy and you all were great neighbors. Maybe there will be a Nor-Dic up there for him to go fishing with. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Stu Allen

joe winker

July 29, 2009

Dave and Darlene

I am sorry to here of your loss. My
thougts and prayers are with you.

Mike Allen

July 29, 2009

Norma, Joy & David,

I'm very sorry to hear about Dick. I'll always remember the great times we had as neighbors on living on Fries. He was always a fun person to be around.

My deepest sympathies to you all.

Mike Allen

Mark Allen

July 29, 2009

I lived across the street on Fries Rd, Tonawanda. So sorry for your loss.

Tom Atkinson

July 29, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sandy Maleitzke

July 29, 2009

Dick was my uncle. I have many fond memories of when we were little going up to my Grandma Dorothys cabin, playing horseshoes in the basement (that is when he started calling me Singy, although he never knew why) and Dick enjoyed making the cocktails for the adults and humming while the blender was on full speed.
He was a fun uncle and made me laugh alot. I enjoyed visiting them in New York and they always opened their home to me.
My love goes to Norma, David and Joy. Lets remember the good times!!

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