Dennis Paul Helfers Sr.'s Obituary
Dennis Paul Helfers Sr., 77, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away January 8, 2023 at 3:44 PM, after a long struggle with heart and lung disease. He died at his home under the loving care of his wife Mary, son Dennis, and daughter Deanna. Denny was born December 14, 1945 in Geneva, Illinois, son of the late Walter and Natalie (Kruse) Helfers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Marvis (Robert) Best, Shirley (Bob) Phillips, Natalie (Netty) Helfers, Caroline Helfers, brother Donald (Joan) Helfers, brother-in-law Frank (Norma) Padrta, two nephews Kent (Julie) Phillips, Johnny (Vanessa) Fletcher. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 53 years, Mary E (Westling) Helfers, son Dennis Helfers Jr, daughter Deanna Helfers, brother Gerald (Mary K) Helfers of St Charles, Illinois; sisters Norma Padrta of Des Plaines, Illinois, Vivian (George) Eberly of Naples, Fl, sister-in-law Joan (Don) Helfers of Aurora, Illinois, several nephews and nieces. Denny graduated from West Aurora High School, Aurora, Illinois in 1963. He proudly served his country for six years in the U. S. Navy, twenty years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He worked eighteen years for All-Steel Mfg., Aurora, Illinois, twenty-two years at Core Technologies in Columbus, OH, and retired January 1, 2013. A hard-working, devout family man, Denny enjoyed family vacations to most all of the National Parks, Presidents Libraries, museums including Rock & Roll, Country Western, Military, Hall of Fame’s, and many Zoos including Canada’s. Denny was a huge fan of many sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and O.S.U. Buckeyes. He was a sweet, kind, gentle soul who will be missed by all who knew him. Much gratitude goes to the staff at Ohio Health Hospice, Chalmers Wylie VA Center, Cleveland Clinic, O.S.U. Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and others who supported Denny and his family during their time of need. Denny requested there be no funeral or memorial services. His wish was for those who knew and loved him to honor his memory by thinking of him as he was before he got pulmonary fibrosis, heart failure, and a-fib. Private interment is planned at the Sunset Cemetery Mausoleum, Galloway, Ohio. More information available at buckeyecremation.com
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