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1933
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2025
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Austin Helmbreck Obituary
Born March 28, 1933, in Springboro, Pa., he was a son of the late Arthur Helmbeck and Gladys Seavy Helmbeck.
Austin was employed for 31 years as a teacher at Emily Brittain Elementary School in the Butler Area School District.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Gardina Helmbreck, whom he married March 29, 1961; two children, Lisa Helmbreck, of Butler, and John Helmbreck, of Albion, Mich.; four grandchildren, Krista Washkau, Kyle Washkau, Lilia Helmbreck and her husband, Jesse Jordan, and Samuel Helmbreck; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin siblings, Arthur "Jack" Helmbreck and Jacqueline "Jackie" Lascek.
HELMBRECK - Friends of Austin Lee Helmbreck, who died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Austin Lee Helmbreck to Shriners Hospitals for Children c/o Shriners Childrens Processing Center, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394, or online at donate.shrinerschildrens.org
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Linda Wharton Warren
November 3, 2025
I fondly remember having Mr. Helmbreck as my 6th grade teacher at Emily Brittain School. It was near the beginning of his teaching career.
Jolene Willard
November 2, 2025
Thinking of Mr. Helmbreck´s beloved family - you have my heartfelt sympathy...Mr. Helmbreck was one of my favorite teachers - He was my 6th grade home room teacher - so thankful for him to this day because he taught us so much - I remember crying on my way home on the last day of sixth grade because I knew I was going to miss being in his class ...You made a difference in this world Mr. Helmbreck ! Thank you for the memories at Emily Britain School...I will always treasure them! Jolene (Monfre) Willard
Diane M Mazzanti
November 2, 2025
Remember Mr. Helmbreck from fifth grade at Emily Brittain. Was one of my favorite teachers. Great teacher and very kind.
RIP My condolences to his family.
Chris
November 1, 2025
A great man with a wonderful soul. I was lucky to know him and have him in my life. Rest in peace.
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