Charles Richard Helwig II

Charles Richard Helwig II obituary, Bay City, MI

Charles Richard Helwig II

Charles Helwig Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - In Vassar on May 20, 2025.

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Charles Richard Helwig II, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Fisher Senior Care in Mayville, at the age of 74 years. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 30, 1951 the son of the late Charles and Vera (Driskel) Helwig. Charles was a veteran of the US Airforce serving in Thailand during the Vietnam Area. On October 9, 1971 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Beardsley in Lapeer, Michigan. Charles retired from General Motors Flint Assembly with 38 years of service. He diligently enjoyed tinkering with projects around the house. Charles was a member of the New Life in Christ Lutheran Church in North Branch.
Surviving family include his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Ruthann (Rowland) Rivero and Heather Helwig; grandson, Raylan Rivero; granddaughter, Autumn Grimsley; siblings, Sharon Perkins, Gloria Saunders, Marcia Dice and Daryl Helwig.
Cremation has taken place and private interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
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