Virginia Helmstetter

1934 - 2025

WAPAKONETA - Virginia Ann "Ginny" Helmstetter, 90, of Wapakoneta, died 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 23, 1934, in Celina, OH, the daughter of the late Aloyse and Alvina (Schmitmeyer) Brockman. On July 24, 1954, she married Robert A. Helmstetter, and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2005.

Survivors include, 4 children, Michael A. (Kathy) Helmstetter, Ozan, AR, Debra K. (Douglas) McCullough, Wapakoneta, Thomas R. (Penny) Helmstetter, Wapakoneta, Jane A. (Gerald) Lehmkuhle, Minster, OH; 14 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jeanie Kuenning; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Cinda Helmstetter, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister and husband Mary and Harold Gelhaus, her brother, Al Brockman, Jr., her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Angelo and Katherine Helmstetter, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William and Marilyn Helmstetter, Al and Katy Bergman, Frank Kuenning, grandchildren, Michael Helmstetter, Jr., Makayla Helmstetter, and infants Jonathan Helmstetter and Brandy Jo Helmstetter, and her uncle, Joseph Schmitmeyer.

Ginny was a graduate of Anna High School, and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, OH, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. She worked at Superior Tube Co., Wapakoneta, and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., St. Marys. She also owned Ginny's Musicals. Ginny enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She cross-stitched many quilts and blankets and made one for each of her children and grandchildren. Ginny and Bob loved to go camping and spent winters in Florida, where they made many friends. Ginny learned how to make crafts and how to paint during her trips to Florida, which she truly loved.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Private burial of her cremated remains will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, McCartyville. The family will receive friends 9:00 a.m. until time of the service, Saturday, February 22, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cancer Assn. of Auglaize County, or the American Heart Assn. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.