Helga Blumreiter
Helga Blumreiter
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Helga Blumreiter, 96, died Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born on March 25, 1929, in Bremen, West Germany, she was the daughter of Heinrich Sellmann and Ellie Otto Sellmann. She was a high school graduate and worked as a bookkeeper in Germany.
In January 1954, Helga immigrated to the United States with her husband, Gerhard and daughter, Barbara. They then moved to Cobleskill. She was a homemaker and had also worked as a cashier for Sears in Rotterdam. She enjoyed oil painting. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was a member of the former German-American Club. She enjoyed working outside, gardening. She loved traveling throughout the United States and back to Germany.
Her husband, Gerhard predeceased her in 1983.
Helga is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Kenneth) Parsons of Cobleskill, NY, Bonnie (Dr. Charles) Tramontana of Florida; granddaughter, Kelly Pacatte of Cobleskill, NY; grandson, Ryan (Sarah) Parsons of Rural Retreat, VA; great-grandchildren, Alexandra Pacatte, Alyssa Pacatte, and Brayden Parsons.
A private graveside service will be held at Zion Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
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