SYRACUSE - Donald C. Helmreich, 78, of Columbia City, died Aug. 8, 2010, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to Felix and Laura Gross Helmreich. On June 16, 1956, in Oak Park, Ill., he married Ruth Romoser, who survives.
He retired from Tyler Machinery, Warsaw, and was a member of Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church, Syracuse.
Also surviving are a son; four daughters; 18 grandchildren; and a brother.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church with Pastor Jerry Winegarden officiating.
Calling is from 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorials may be sent to Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church, Syracuse.
