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Charles A. Hellinger
Charles A. "Chuck" Hellinger, 87 of Lorain died Monday evening, June 18,
2006, at his home following a long illness.
Mr. Hellinger was born in Lorain, OH on May 24, 1919, and was a
lifelong resident. He served with the active Coast Guard onboard an oil
tanker in the South Pacific during WW II.
He was a member of the Christian Temple, Disciples of Christ Church,
serving as a trustee and a Deacon. He also served as assistant Scout Master
with Boy Scout Troop # 306.
Mr. Hellinger greatly enjoyed his family, loved gardening, traveling
and was an avid "rock hound."
He worked for American Shipbuilding before the war, worked 27 years at
Elmer Hume Construction as a carpenter and iron hanger, and retired from the
former Lorain Telephone Company in 1984 after 17 years.
Mr. Hellinger is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred L. (nee
Long) Hellinger, daughter Connie K. Hellinger of Lorain, sons Donn A.
Hellinger of New Carlisle, OH, Terry S. Hellinger of Larkspur, CO, 2
grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, sisters Iris A Murray of Lorain,
OH., Barbara J. Barrett of Amherst, OH and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey C. and Alta A. (nee
Falconer) Hellinger and a brother Harvey C. Hellinger, Jr.
Friends may call on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, from 10:00 AM until the
Memorial Service in Christian Temple Disciples of Christ, 904 W. 5th Street,
Lorain, OH, with Rev. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor officiating.
Burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township will be at
a later date.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life
Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH
44053-9905 or Christian Temple Disciples of Christ, 904 W. 5th Street,
Lorain, Ohio, 44052.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th
Street, Lorain, Ohio is handling the arrangements.
Condolences
From: Tamara Norris
Relation: Church Friend
Millie and Connie,
My sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my
thoughts and prayers. If you ever need a shoulder ... mine is always
available.
Your your friend from church,
Tamara
From: Heidi & Amanda Hellinger
Relation: Nieces
We are so very sorry to hear of Uncle Chuck's passing and we wish we could
be there with family today. Please know that we LOVE and MISS you all and
our thoughts and prayers are with you as always.
Love,
Heidi & Amanda
(Keith & Trevor, too)
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