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Edward Hellwig Obituary
Dr. Edward Hellwig went home to be with his Heavenly Father after 93 wonderful years.
Born in Cleveland, November 21, 1913, he lived most of his adult life in Akron and Winter Park, Florida. He was a graduate of Holy Cross College and Saint Louis University Medical School. During World War II, Ed served as a flight surgeon in the Army Air Corps with the rank of Lt. Col. When he returned from Service, he completed his residency at Akron City Hospital and began a career-long practice in OB-GYN, experiencing much joy with each new life brought into this world. Ed was a member of St. Sebastian Church in Akron and St. Margaret Mary Church in Winter Park. He was a lifetime member of many professional affiliations Summit County Medical Society, NEOUCOM, St. Thomas Hospital (Chief of Staff) and many Catholic organizations, Serra Club (Charter member), K of C (4th degree), CYO, Loyola of the Lakes (founding member).
He was preceded in death in 1981 by his beloved wife, Irene (Labbe). His warm smile and spirit will be deeply missed by his loving children, Barbara (Gene) Frank of Weaverville, N.C., Eddie Jr. of Lake in the Hills, Ill., Ray (Jenny) of Brimfield, Marty of Winter Park, Fla., Louise of the home, and Lyn (AJ) Willequer of Eustis, Fla. He leaves granddaughters, Katrina Hellwig (fiancé Nick Rincker) and Abigail Hellwig; grandsons, Chris and Joe Willequer; two great-grandchildren; cousins and many loving nieces and nephews. The family is indebted to VNS Hospice, Veterans AdWministration, Almost Family, and the many caring friends who gave such loving assistance.
Mass of Christian Burial 1 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at St. Sebastian Church, 476 Mull Ave. FUNERAL PROCESSION WILL FORM AT CHURCH. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 East Exchange St., on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, he requested that donations be made to St. Sebastian Parish Foundation, Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House, Holy Cross College or the charity of your choice.
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Mary and Bill Stief
July 12, 2007
Dear Louise and Barbara,Our deepest sympathy to both of you on the loss of your father.How fortunate you were to have such a great father for such a long time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary and Bill Stief
Barbara Arbogast
July 12, 2007
My prayers and sympathy on the loss of your father. He was so proud of all of you. I remember baby sitting for all of you many years ago so that Mom and Dad could have an evening out.
Barbara Kemper Arbogast
teresa neese
July 11, 2007
dear hellwig family,Iam one of the babies your dad deliverd on january 11th 1960 I WAS BORN 2 MONTHS PREMATURE Iwas 3lbs 10 oz 17 in when i was born he all so deliverd my mom she was only 16yrs old when i was born i was an only child my mom died when i was 9 we both was born at st. thomas hosp. and so was my 2 children.i just wanted to say im sorry if wasint for him i might not be here today.
Martha Johnson (nee DeBerry)
July 11, 2007
Dr. Hellwig delivered 2 of my children and during those pregnancies he was an attentive, caring doctor and a great comfort to me and my family. He was also a good friend for many years afterward. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. My sympathies and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
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MaryEllen Barry
July 11, 2007
My sympathy to all of the Hellwig Family! Dr. Hellwig was certainly a kind and gentle man! He was respected and loved, not only by his family, but his patients and all of the staff at St. Thomas! May all of your good memories carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen & Sharon Stallard
July 11, 2007
I think you delivered at least 6 of the 8 of us.I have always known your name but never have had the pleasure of meeting you after that "first" time when you probably should have smacked me harder. Our Condolances to the family. His legacy lives on in so many others.
Bill and Susan Wilkinson
July 11, 2007
Ray and family,
Our prayers are with you for God to bless you with His peace that passes all understanding in this difficult time.
Marvin Sakol, M.D.
July 11, 2007
Ed and I had adjoining suites at 777 W. Market in the early 50's. He was always competent,friendly and one of the finest doctors I have known. Rest in peace
Tim Gifford
July 11, 2007
Eddie Jr.,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Tim Gifford - Goodyear Data Center 1969 - 1973
Laura Dunlop
July 11, 2007
Dearest Barbara,Louise & Family:
Your Father is gone but such legecies of life he has left for each of you to treasure.
Condolences to each & all of you.
The Tom Dannemiller Sr. family
July 11, 2007
To the Dr. Hellwig family - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks Dr. Hellwig for bringing our six - Larry, Rosemarie, Tom Jr., Jere, Katie and Linda - safely into this world.
Rich Mier
July 10, 2007
To The Family of Dr. Hellwig:
I feel like I knew him well, even though I have never had the pleasure of meeting this gentleman, who many have spoken so fondly about for so many years! I would like to thank this man who took great care of my mother, Jean Mier, and subsequently delivered me on December 1, 1954 very early in the morning at St. Thomas Hospital!
Even though I had never met your father, Lyn, you and I got to know each other from your years at The Elms and mine at Hoban.
Margaret Abdelhadi
July 10, 2007
To The Family Of DR.Hellwig, I am one of the many babies DR. Hellwig delivered at ST. Thomas. I never had the chance for DR. Hellwig to deliver any of my 6 children. But I remember the stories my mother told of the kind doctor who treated her with compassion and dignity. And I am blessed to know that DR. Hellwigg was one of the first faces I saw when I was born.
Crystal Thompson
July 10, 2007
To the loving Hellwig family: What role models of family love and devotion you each have been for the rest of us. "Uncle Ed", as he so generously allowed me to call him, was a true sweetheart and a gentle-man. All of you always made me feel so welcome in your home and the visits with Uncle Ed were fun! He was always interested in what everyone was doing. I am so sorry for your loss. He's counting on you to carry on and "stick together". I know you will!
Fondly,
Carol Lieb
July 10, 2007
Dear family of Dr. Hellwig,
I'm sorry for the loss of your dad, but happy that he was able to enjoy so many years of retirement. He retired before I was pregnant with my 7 child. He had delivered my first 6 and was so very kind and caring. I remember when I was pregnant with my first baby and found out I was Rh neg. I cried for fear that my hopes for a large family would not be possible. He comforted me and explained to me the new shot that came out the year before called RhoGam that would prevent problems. He also said that he and his wife had been in the same situation (without the benefit of the shot) and managed to have 6 wonderful healthy children. I left the office feeling so good. He cared and it showed.
I'm sure that I'm in a large majority that have wonderful memories of this great man.
Thank you for sharing him with those of us in his practice.
Love and Blessings, Carol Lieb
Ed & Peggy Reid
July 10, 2007
Dear Louise and family:
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was truly a wonderful person and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you! God Bless all through this trying time!!
Linda McCann
July 10, 2007
I'm sure I'm one of many mothers in the area who were blessed to have Dr Hellwig as their Ob-Gyn. It was so wonderful to see his face when each tiny bundle was born. His eyes lit up like it was his first delivery. What an extraordinary man! My prayers will be with the family.
Frank Myers
July 10, 2007
Ray and Marty - My deep sympathies on the death of your Dad.
Kathy Dougherty
July 10, 2007
To Uncle Ray and all the wonderful Hellwig family -- Your dad will be missed by many and you have all made him very proud. We miss you, love, Kathy, Jon and Jan Vielhaber
Almost Family Staff
July 10, 2007
Our Prayer are with the family.
Beth Randall-Dodd and James Dodd
July 10, 2007
Louise and the whole Hellwig family - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathie Rennie
July 10, 2007
To Ray and His Family: I am so very sorry for your great loss.
May God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Anne Berrodin
July 10, 2007
Dear Louise and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.What a geat man your father was.Louise you are a wonderful daughter and both your Mom and Dad were so proud of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Anne Steinmetz Berrodin
gerry coffman
July 8, 2007
Dr. Hellwig delivered 6 of our 8 children. He was a wonderful man and a good doctor. I am glad that he has earned his reward. He and his family will be in my prayers.
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