Friedel Helms, age 94, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. Friedel was born April 1, 1929 in Brelingen, Germany, to the late Ernest and Elsa (Wienhöfer) Helms.

Friedel grew up in farm country in Germany. He went to military school, Flieger Technische Vorschule in Berlin Rudow, Germany. Friedel served in the German Airforce, during WWII. He met his lifelong sweetheart, Ursula, in 1947 shortly after World War II and married in his hometown of Brelingen. Together, they immigrated to the United States in 1951, where they made their home in Toledo, Ohio and raised two children. Getting married and raising his children was one of his proudest moments. Friedel was a Master Mason and was a member of Masonic Lodge, Robinson Locke #659. He enjoyed photography, tending to his garden, and Schützenverein. His smile and love will forever be missed by all who knew him. He was a wonderful dad and opa. This isn't goodbye, it is see you later!

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving children, Steven (Kathy) Helms of Chesterfield, Virginia and Angela Calcamuggio of Citrus Hill, Florida; grandchildren, Teri (Juan) Ziemke-Varillas, Stephani, Caitlin, and Mollie Helms, and Dee (Ryan) Villagran; great grandchildren, Kira, Cerina, Luiz, Aliyah, Louise, and Elliott; and great-great grandchildren, Lucas and Kaden.

In addition to his parents, Friedel was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ursula (Albrecht) Helms.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of his funeral service at 12:00 pm, with Pastor Lloyd Rupert officiating. Friedel will be laid to rest next to his loving wife at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

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Memorial contributions may be made in Friedel’s name to Toys for Tots.

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