OBIT: Lunsford “Pappy” Helgert (Adrian)
Lunsford Jean “Pappy” Helgert, 96, of Adrian, died on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at home.
He was born to Josef J. and Ada (Warner) Helgert on January 29, 1919 in Birdville, Harrison Township, Allegheny County. He lived in Reesedale for 85 years.
He served in the Navy and Marine Corps in the South Pacific during WWII. He retired in 1983 after 35 years from the Kittanning Brick Company as a welder in the maintenance department.
He attended the Limestone-Reesedale Church of God, was a lifetime member and twice Commander of VFW Post #863; also a Commander of the Armstrong County Council; charter member of the American Legion Post #325 and Second Commander of the Cowansville Post; member of Kittanning Post #122 of the American Legion. He was a charter and life member of the Washington Township Fire Department serving in numerous offices. He was a Washington Township Supervisor for 18 years and held the office of chairman for 16 years. He was a Washington Township School Director for 18 years with the East Brady School District. He was a PA State Forest Fire Warden for 40+ years. He served in the Armstrong Special Police Force statewide and the Auxiliary Police of Armstrong County. He was also a member of the Seneca Lodge #805 F&A.M and New Castle Consistory.
He is survived by his son: Lunsford W. (Linda) Helgert of Centerville, PA; daughter: Bethea (Richard) Trudgen of DuBois, PA; granddaughters: Stefanie (Jacob) Penvose of DuBois, PA; and Kristi.
He is also survived by two step-grandsons: Richard Trudgen Jr. and Ryan Trudgen; one step-granddaughter: Tammy (Brian) Messinger; two step-grandsons: Richard (Debbie) Ayres, and William (Melinda) Ayres; 3 great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; two step-great-grandsons; and one step-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62-1/2 years: Cecille E. (McCullough) Helgert; grandson: Troy M. Helgert; two brothers: Lionel Helgert and Louis Helgert; and one sister: Mary Edwards.
Friends will be received from 11AM until the time of a funeral service at 1PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Limestone-Reesedale Church of God in Adrian, with the Reverend Don Berghenti officiating. Interment will be in the Limestone Cemetery.
To send an online condolence, please visit: www.snydercrissman.com
Death Notices | funerals May 26, 2015
