Franklin D. Helderman

It is with a devastating heart to share the news of the passing of my loving husband, Franklin Delano Helderman of 68 years.

Franklin was born July 16, 1937 to Gladys (Barlow) and William Helderman in Lenoir, North Carolina.  He drove a tanker for Sunoco for 46 years.  Active member of St. Victor's Catholic Church.  Frank enjoyed golf, baseball, bowling, gardening and mowing his five-acre estate.  He especially loved getting the mail.  Above all else, he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Gladys and William Helderman, siblings Eugene (Margaret), Jack (Edith), Carrol (Annie), Edward,  Virginia Lowman (Earl), Herschel (Margaret), Mary Margaret Hopper (Richard), Carey (Freeda) and daughter Laura Helderman

Frank is survived by his wife Rosalie (nee Campbell), and children Diana Fisher, Frank Jr., Jeffrey, Kenneth, Jane Holahan, Renee McClements (William), James, and Jennifer Bartsch (Jason), his 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Nosek-McCreery Funeral Home, 8150 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141 on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 3-6:30 p.m. followed by services at 6:30 p.m.  A private family interment will be held at a later date.

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