Name Age
John Helmich 28
Dollie Helmich 29
Beulah Helmich 9
Alma Helmich 8
Rubie Helmich 6
Dewey Helmich 3 [3 10/12]
Harold Helmich 1 [1 4/12]
Albert Helmich 74
Name Age
John Helmich 28
Dollie Helmich 29
Beulah Helmich 9
Alma Helmich 8
Rubie Helmich 6
Dewey Helmich 3 [3 10/12]
Harold Helmich 1 [1 4/12]
Albert Helmich 74
Harry Clayton Wilt, Lt. Colonel, USAFR-Retired
COSHOCTON: Harry Clayton Wilt, Lt. Colonel, USAFR-Retired, 87, died at his home May 8, 2011, following a long illness.
Eldest son of Harry McKinley Wilt and Stella Adams Wilt, he was born January 29, 1924, in Garrett County, Maryland. A 1940 graduate of Oakland High School, Oakland, Md, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt., trained as a navigator flying in B-17s and B-29s. He remained on active duty until the end of World War II, and then continued serving his country as an Air Force Reservist. He retired in 1973 as Commanding Officer of the 907th Civil Engineering Flight, 302nd Tactical Airlift Wing at Rickenbacker AFB, Columbus.
Returning to civilian life in 1945, Mr. Wilt was employed by Carnation Company as a construction engineer. As such, he moved frequently for several years before becoming chief engineer at the Carnation plant in Galax, Virginia. Settled there, he developed his life-long interest in civic affairs. He was a volunteer fireman, an active member of his church, and of the local, state, and national Jaycee organizations.
In 1969 he transferred to Coshocton as chief engineer for Carnation's Research and Development plant. In 1975 when Kraft purchased the facility, Mr. Wilt remained with the plant and became the plant manager. Years later when Wiley Organics acquired the property he worked with them until his final retirement.
Mr. Wilt continued his interest in community activities after moving to Coshocton. He was instrumental in the formation of the Coshocton County EMS, served as president of the County Emergency Squad and as Squad Chief for the Coshocton Squad for several years. He remained an active member as long as his health allowed He was active with Boy Scouts for several years. An active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, he served on church council and as council president. During his lifetime, he donated several gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
He is survived by his wife, Dortha Wensel Wilt, whom he married December 11, 1945; and his children, Claudia (Craig) Knippenberg of Pearl River, LA, Barbara (Jeff} Lamp of Granville, Ohio, Jane Wilt Whitworth of Kitts Hill, Ohio, and John (Barbara) Wilt of Powell, Ohio; he is survived by ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a large extended family.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Paul Wilt and Elwood Wilt; his sisters, Anna Pinion Marra and Jane Hill Lewis; and his lifelong best friend and brother-in-law, Howard Wensel.
Mr. Wilt was an accomplished woodworker and gardener and enjoyed bird watching and wildflower identification. He and his wife, avid campers, traveled throughout Mexico, Canada, and the USA, visiting 48 of the 50 states.
Family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Pleasant Valley Drive on Thursday, May 12, 2011, from 6:30-8, ending with a brief Memorial Service with Pastor Bryan Kittner officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Coshocton County Veterans Council. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Alzheimer's Association , Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, 1815 W. Market St Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44313, or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1299, Coshocton, Ohio 43812. Envelopes are available at Free Funeral Home who is assisting the family or at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.coshoctontribune.com.
Published in the Coshocton Tribune on May 10, 2011
Harry Clayton Wilt, Lt. Colonel, USAFR-Retired
COSHOCTON: Harry Clayton Wilt, Lt. Colonel, USAFR-Retired, 87, died at his home May 8, 2011, following a long illness.
Eldest son of Harry McKinley Wilt and Stella Adams Wilt, he was born January 29, 1924, in Garrett County, Maryland. A 1940 graduate of Oakland High School, Oakland, Md, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt., trained as a navigator flying in B-17s and B-29s. He remained on active duty until the end of World War II, and then continued serving his country as an Air Force Reservist. He retired in 1973 as Commanding Officer of the 907th Civil Engineering Flight, 302nd Tactical Airlift Wing at Rickenbacker AFB, Columbus.
Returning to civilian life in 1945, Mr. Wilt was employed by Carnation Company as a construction engineer. As such, he moved frequently for several years before becoming chief engineer at the Carnation plant in Galax, Virginia. Settled there, he developed his life-long interest in civic affairs. He was a volunteer fireman, an active member of his church, and of the local, state, and national Jaycee organizations.
In 1969 he transferred to Coshocton as chief engineer for Carnation's Research and Development plant. In 1975 when Kraft purchased the facility, Mr. Wilt remained with the plant and became the plant manager. Years later when Wiley Organics acquired the property he worked with them until his final retirement.
Mr. Wilt continued his interest in community activities after moving to Coshocton. He was instrumental in the formation of the Coshocton County EMS, served as president of the County Emergency Squad and as Squad Chief for the Coshocton Squad for several years. He remained an active member as long as his health allowed He was active with Boy Scouts for several years. An active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, he served on church council and as council president. During his lifetime, he donated several gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
He is survived by his wife, Dortha Wensel Wilt, whom he married December 11, 1945; and his children, Claudia (Craig) Knippenberg of Pearl River, LA, Barbara (Jeff} Lamp of Granville, Ohio, Jane Wilt Whitworth of Kitts Hill, Ohio, and John (Barbara) Wilt of Powell, Ohio; he is survived by ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a large extended family.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Paul Wilt and Elwood Wilt; his sisters, Anna Pinion Marra and Jane Hill Lewis; and his lifelong best friend and brother-in-law, Howard Wensel.
Mr. Wilt was an accomplished woodworker and gardener and enjoyed bird watching and wildflower identification. He and his wife, avid campers, traveled throughout Mexico, Canada, and the USA, visiting 48 of the 50 states.
Family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Pleasant Valley Drive on Thursday, May 12, 2011, from 6:30-8, ending with a brief Memorial Service with Pastor Bryan Kittner officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Coshocton County Veterans Council. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Alzheimer's Association , Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, 1815 W. Market St Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44313, or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1299, Coshocton, Ohio 43812. Envelopes are available at Free Funeral Home who is assisting the family or at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.coshoctontribune.com.
Published in the Coshocton Tribune on May 10, 2011