Rolf Hellmich

Hellmich, Rolf, age 96, of Saddle River, formerly of Waldwick, on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Born in Germany, Rolf immigrated to the United States as an infant. He was raised in Lyndhurst and had lived in Waldwick for more than 70 years before moving to Saddle River. He served his country in the U.S. Army shortly after World War II. After his service, Rolf began his career as a technical illustrator and artist. He then mastered the skill of framing and owned and operated Custom Gallery in Waldwick. Rolf was heavily involved in the local art associations. He was a member of the NJ Watercolor Society, where he served as a President from 2004-2006. He was also a member of Community Arts Association in Allendale and the Ridgewood Art Association. As a talented artist, Rolf had won numerous awards from the aforementioned societies and the Hawthorne Library Art Show. One of his greatest accomplishments was having a painting selected for exhibition in the American Watercolor Society show in New York City. Rolf was a kind and gentle man, loved by many. He will be deeply missed.
For 54 years, Rolf was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee: Morris) Hellmich (2008). Loving father of Ruth Ann Van De Giesen of North Attleboro, MA, Sandy Harrison and her late husband Mark (2018) of Hawthorne, Leslie Devereaux and her husband Jack of Waldwick and Laurie Nielsen and her husband David of Waldwick. Dear grandfather of Christian Van De Giesen, Caitlin Van De Giesen and her late husband Matt Allen, Ryan Van De Giesen and his wife Kara, Dr. Adrienne Harrison, Keith Devereaux and his wife Hayley, Brianna Hamill and her husband James, Mary Nielsen, Matthew Nielsen and his wife Kate and the late CAPT Kyle Van De Giesen, USMC, and his surviving wife Megan. Dearest great-grandfather of Avery, Colin, Ryan, Annie, Samantha, Teagan, Elizabeth, Blake, Sydney, Ryleigh and Easton.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Rd., Suite 301, Paramus, NJ 07652.