Robert Louis Helmke Sr.

1937 - 2014

Robert Louis Helmke Sr. obituary, 1937-2014, Slidell, LA

BORN

1937

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

3827 Canal Street

New Orleans, Louisiana

Robert Helmke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 17, 2014.

Arrangements under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.

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March 21, 2014

Catherine Miller

Sending loving thoughts to The Helmke family.

So sorry about your loss.
Robert my deepest sympathy to you, Wendy, your Mom, Norma and also Miss Kay and Cathy.

I can still remember the relaxing Sunday afternoons, when all we did was sit and watch the Nascar races with Dad, Kay and Bo.
Memories, are never forgotten.

"Everyday, is a Gift ".
"Memories, last a lifetime". From:Cathy.

February 24, 2014

Wendy Helmke-Stone

I Love you Daddy I miss you, till we meet again!!! Thanks for being a great Dad!!

February 17, 2014

Simon Haydel

I only knew Robert from St.James Major and have not seen him since the Class Reunion. He was the Times-Picayune paper boy that delivered the paper to my parents house.

February 16, 2014

Forrest (Tucker) Seigel

My deepest sympathy to Kay and the rest of the family. Went to school(s) with Bobby. Sorry to hear the sad news.

February 16, 2014

David "Dave" Lyons

My condolences to family and friends. I only knew Bob Helmke from St. James Major, and have not seen him since. May he rest in peace and may his family know that death is not the end, but the beginning.

February 15, 2014

I am sending my deepest sympathy to Bob's family. I worked with Bob from 1969 until I retired in 1996.

Allen Barringer

February 15, 2014

Kimberli & Kraig Rogillio

What a wonderful and caring man who always had a smile on his face and love for his family in his heart. Our prayers go out to you Rob and Kathy at this time and know god has called him home and he will be watching over you in heaven. May god bless you and your families.

February 15, 2014

Rudy Vilo

I worked with Bob(Hippy)at Air Products for eighteen years.Bob and I shared many laughs together at NOLA and on the road.He would always make it a point to visit every area of the plant and just talk about everything(NEVER ABOUT WORK).He always did things his way,I think he was the tallest guy to ever drive a Hugo.My prayers to to his family.He is a good man that will be missed by all.

February 15, 2014

Donna Addison

Kathy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father! I hope you will find peace in wonderful memories of the life you all shared with him!

February 14, 2014

RIP Uncle Bobby...Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God has truly gained an angel. Love and surely will be missed. Donna MacLeod Thompson

February 14, 2014

Stephanie Baudoin

Our sincerest sympathy goes out to your family. May you gain comfort through God, your family and friends. All our love, Stephanie & Jessica Baudoin, Lynda, Joey & Mark Edwards

February 14, 2014

Kathy Petrie Kusel

May the Lord accept you into his kingdom. I knew Robert when he was married to Melanie Palmasino, my oldest friend. My prayers and condolences for his family.

February 14, 2014

Joe Camilli

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 14, 2014

Tammy Helmke

We will miss you and always have you in our hearts. Uncle Booby was one of the most loving and sweetest man I've ever had the pleasure to meet. He had touch everyone he ever met and some kind of way. Missing you already. Love you

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