Person:Omar Helferich (1)

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Omar Kenneth Helferich
m. 10 Oct 1883
  1. Harry Wallace Helferich1885 - 1971
  2. Dewitt George Helferich1888 - 1965
  3. Margaret Cordelia Helferich1890 - 1970
  4. Elmer Runyan Helferich1894 - 1982
  5. Walter Maurice Helferich1900 - 1971
  6. Omar Kenneth Helferich1901 - 1983
m. 29 Sep 1926
Facts and Events
Name Omar Kenneth Helferich
Gender Male
Birth[2] 8 Sep 1901 Utica Macomb, Michigan, United States
Marriage 29 Sep 1926 Utica, Macomb, Michigan, United Statesto Kathryn Harriett Smith
Death[1][2] 11 May 1983 Hadley, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Burial[2] Macomb, Michigan, United StatesUtica Cemetery

He helped on the family farm in Utica as a boy. Graduated from Utica High School in 1920. and operated a butter and egg business with his brother Dewittt in Birmingham until 1929. Resided in Utica since about 1934, was active in the community serving on the city council for many years beginning in 1955. A long time member of the Utica Lions, he was for 14 years chairman of their Sight Conservation Committee. Also member of the Utica Methodist Church, the utica Library Board, chairman of Parks and a Uitca Fire Commissioner. At one time employed in the Plant Security Division of the Hudson Motor Company, and in 1967 was listed on the staff of Utica high school. After the death of Kathyn, Omar moved due to poor health to a smaller residence in 1977 and then in 1982 to a retirement home.

After the death of Kathyn, Omar moved due to poor health to a smaller residence in 1977 and then in 1982 to a retirement home.

References
  1. Overlijden, in Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996. (Online database: Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, 1998)
    11 May 1983.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Geboorte-overlijden, in Find A Grave.