Harold Frederick Helmlinger 1925 - 2019
Harold Frederick Helmlinger, 94, died April 25, 2019, at Birchaven Nursing Home in Findlay. Harold was born March 7, 1925, in Auglaize County, Ohio, to the late Philip and Sophia (Pulfer) Helmlinger. On Jan. 29, 1950, he married Doris Bunn Helmlinger who survives.
Harold graduated from Jackson Center High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II and was a lifelong farmer. Harold enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's sporting events.
Survivors also include two daughters, Gloria (Rob Barry) Helmlinger of Miamisburg, Ohio, Susan (Tom) Filiater of Rawson; two grandsons, Ryan (Renee) Filiater of Batavia, Ohio, Scott Filiater of Columbus; and two great grandchildren, Alex and Aubrey Filiater.
Harold was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Helmlinger and two sisters, Erma Elsass and Helen Elsass.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 29, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Tim Wilmetti officiating. Burial will be in Benton Ridge Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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