In Memory Of
Frank Hellwig
1923
2015
Frank Hellwig
February 26, 1923 — January 17, 2015
Frank S. Hellwig, 91 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Orlando, Florida while visiting his daughter for the holidays.
Frank was born on February 26, 1923 in De Soto, Missouri to Eugene and Mary (Harper) Hellwig who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley E. Elliott-Hellwig; brothers, Victor Hellwig, Edward Hellwig, Eugene Hellwig, Bill Hellwig, Charlie Hellwig, Joe Hellwig, Raymond Hellwig and James Hellwig and his sister,Sister Corina Hellwig. He was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto, Missouri and served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II. He served at Schoolfield Barracks in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He later became active in the World War II Red Hat Group and spent the past 20 plus years traveling from city to city each year. He retired in 1980 from the U.S. Department of Forrest Services after many years of services. He also served on the Forrest Service Retirement Committee (NARFE) and was secretary and treasurer for many years. He was a very active member of Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church in Albuquerque and spent many years working under St. Vincent De Paul helping many people in need. He also served in church youth groups and (RICA) Right of Christian Initiation. He and his wife, Shirley took in many international students from France, Spain and Ireland. During the Cuban Revolution, they took in many Cuban refugees and had 7 foster children which many are still a part of the families lives. Frank was a world traveler and loved joking around and flirting. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.
Frank is survived by his son, David C. Hellwig of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Dr. Beth A. Hellwig of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; son, Keith M. Hellwig of Glendale, Arizona; daughter, Karen K. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida; daughter, Mary M. Barber of Albuquerque, New Mexico, daughter-in-law, Sue Hellwig of Glendale, Arizona; son-in-law, Bob J. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida; son-in-law, Mike K. Barber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Edward Elliott of Chicago, Illinois; Sister-In-Law, Bea Hellwig of Potosi, Missouri; sister-in-law, Barbara Canali of Midland Park, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Nancy Getsales of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, David C. Hellwig, II of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Nathan Z. Hellwig of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ryan M. Olson of Washington D.C., Veronica C. Hellwig of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Scott Hellwig of Peoria, Arizona, Sarah D. Olson of Santa Barbara, California, Kathleen K. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida, Bobby J. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida and Tommy R. Barber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Frank was born on February 26, 1923 in De Soto, Missouri to Eugene and Mary (Harper) Hellwig who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley E. Elliott-Hellwig; brothers, Victor Hellwig, Edward Hellwig, Eugene Hellwig, Bill Hellwig, Charlie Hellwig, Joe Hellwig, Raymond Hellwig and James Hellwig and his sister,Sister Corina Hellwig. He was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto, Missouri and served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II. He served at Schoolfield Barracks in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He later became active in the World War II Red Hat Group and spent the past 20 plus years traveling from city to city each year. He retired in 1980 from the U.S. Department of Forrest Services after many years of services. He also served on the Forrest Service Retirement Committee (NARFE) and was secretary and treasurer for many years. He was a very active member of Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church in Albuquerque and spent many years working under St. Vincent De Paul helping many people in need. He also served in church youth groups and (RICA) Right of Christian Initiation. He and his wife, Shirley took in many international students from France, Spain and Ireland. During the Cuban Revolution, they took in many Cuban refugees and had 7 foster children which many are still a part of the families lives. Frank was a world traveler and loved joking around and flirting. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.
Frank is survived by his son, David C. Hellwig of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Dr. Beth A. Hellwig of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; son, Keith M. Hellwig of Glendale, Arizona; daughter, Karen K. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida; daughter, Mary M. Barber of Albuquerque, New Mexico, daughter-in-law, Sue Hellwig of Glendale, Arizona; son-in-law, Bob J. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida; son-in-law, Mike K. Barber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Edward Elliott of Chicago, Illinois; Sister-In-Law, Bea Hellwig of Potosi, Missouri; sister-in-law, Barbara Canali of Midland Park, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Nancy Getsales of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, David C. Hellwig, II of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Nathan Z. Hellwig of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ryan M. Olson of Washington D.C., Veronica C. Hellwig of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Scott Hellwig of Peoria, Arizona, Sarah D. Olson of Santa Barbara, California, Kathleen K. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida, Bobby J. Hankinson of Orlando, Florida and Tommy R. Barber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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