Frederick Helwig

June 11th, 1955 to October 6th, 2008




Frederick J. Helwig

Richmond Frederick J. Helwig, 53, died Monday, October 6, 2008 in his home.

He was born June 11, 1955 in Detroit.

Fred was retired from the Iron Workers Local #25. He was a charter member of the Richmond Moose Lodge #2575. Fred was a devoted NASCAR and Michigan Wolverines fan.

He will be sadly missed by his family and many dear friends.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Howard of Sarnia, Ontario; sister, Marium (Greg) Johnson of Stone Mountain, GA; niece, Sarah Winifred Johnson of Stone Mountain, GA; aunts, Stella Johnson on Ashville, NC and Peggy Kaufmann of Richmond, IN and 7 cousins.

Fred was preceded in death by his father, Frederick J. Helwig.

His family and friends will gather from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. Burial of ashes will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Richmond Moose Lodge in memory of Fred.

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