Helen Elsass

Elsass, Helen, age 91, formerly of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Helen was born October 28, 1921 in Auglaize County to the late Philip & Sophia (Pulfer) Helmlinger. Helen was a 1944 graduate of Capital University in Columbus, a long time member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kettering and her favorite hobby was remodeling homes.

Along with her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph; son: Mark Elsass; sister: Erma Elsass and brother: Ernest Helmlinger. She is survived by her daughter: Kay Breece of London, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law: Merle (Sherrie) Elsass of SanAntonio, Texas; grandchildren: Megan & Greg Breece, Erin & Ashley Elsass, Josh & Caitlin Elsass; great grandchildren: Hudson, Holden and Jackson; brother: Harold Helmlinger; and daughter-in-law: Sandy Elsass.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church, 3315 Martel Dr., Dayton, Ohio. A second visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta, Ohio with funeral services to follow at 2:00 P.M. Interment will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Helen. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home – Kettering Chapel.