HELFRICH, Robert Oser
1920 - 2008 (87 years)-
Name HELFRICH, Robert Oser Birth 14 Oct 1920 Buffalo, Erie County, NY 
Gender Male Death 12 May 2008 Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY Person ID I10363 Laur from Germany Last Modified 1 Oct 2016
Father HELFRICH, Henry J, b. 6 Aug 1889, New York d. 16 Apr 1963, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 73 years) Mother SWANSON, Julia, b. Jun 1896, New York d. 26 Apr 1969, Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY (Age 72 years) Family ID F4785 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family BUDDE, Isabel Marie, b. 3 Dec 1921, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 9 Feb 2002, Mt St Mary's Hospital, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY (Age 80 years) Marriage 7 Nov 1942 Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 11/12/1942
Helfricb-Budde
The marriage of Miss Isabel Budde
and Mr. Robert Helfrich was sol-
omized Saturday evening at 7
o'clock in the zZion Evangelical
Lutheran church with the Rev.
Arthur G. Schmoyer, d.D., officiat-
ing at the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Herman C. Budde, of
Willow avenue and the bridegroom
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Helfrich of Buffalo, N.Y.
Soft candlelight, tall palms, bas-
kets of chrysanthemums and the
singing of "O Promise Me" and
"Because" by Mr. George Liersch,
uncle of the bride, all contributed
to the artistic setting for the exchange
of marriage vows.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, wore a gown
of white slipper satin, tiny tucks
outlining the sweetheart neckline
and the torso bodice at the hipline.
Her full skirt was fashioned with a
graceful train. Her fingertip wedding
veil fell from a dainty Juliet
cap of embroidered lace with pleated
satin trim. White roses and
white chrysanthemums tied with
white ribbon fashioned her bouquet.
Miss Virginia Syck, maid of honor,
wore a gown of rose columbine
rayon taffeta, designed with shirred
bodice and moulded waistline. A
full ballerino skirt and elbow-length i
sleeves added grace and piquancy.
Her shoulder-length veil fell from a
tiara of velvet flowers of the same
shade as her gown. Yellow roses
and white chrysanthemums tied
with a rose ribbon were used in her
bouquet.
Miss Jane Helfrlch, sister of the
bridegroom, and Miss Evelyn Hurley,
bridesmaids, wore gowns of
sea mist blue on the same lines as
that of the maid of honor. Their
flowers were of the same design and
color but tied with blue ribbon.
Sandra and Suzanne Friend, twin
daughters of Mrs. Dorothy Friend,
were the flower girls.
Mr. Howard Kattman was the
best man, with Mr. William Kenline
and Mr. Richard Kenline,
cousins of the bridesgroom. Mr. Elmer
Kane Jr., of Buffalo, and Mr.
Richard Soderholm, of Cortland, N.
Y., as ushers.
The reception was held at the
parish house, where a buffet lunch
eon was served. Miss Genevieve
Bates and Mrs. Harold KatUnan
presided at the coffee urns. Assisting
were Miss Mary Alice Bates,
Miss Betty Cowdrick, Miss Mary
Chapman and Miss Mildred Mac-
Vittle. The bride's table was artistically
arranged in white. The
mother of the bride wore a gown
of citadel blue with floral pattern of
silver beading outlining the shoulder
and belt worn with matching
accessories. She wore a shoulder
corsage of white roses, and white
yellow chrysanthemums tied with
silver ribbon. The mother of the
bridegroom wore a gown of black,
with sequin trim, and pink accessories.
Her shoulder corsage was of
pink roses and white chrysanthemums
tied with a silver ribbon.
The 150 guests were from Buffalo,
Mt. Morris, N. Y., and Lockport.
After a short trip to Cleveland,
Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Helrich will reside
at 2466 Willow avenue.
Children 1. HELFRICH, Robert Allen, b. 20 Apr 1944, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 31 Oct 2020, West Falls, Erie County, NY (Age 76 years)2. HELFRICH, Richard Harold Family ID F4784 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Feb 2025
- Niagara Gazette - 11/12/1942
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Notes - Niagara Gazette - 5/28/2008
(Lewiston) - Robert O. Helfrich, age 87, of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY, died Monday, May 12, 2008 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, in Lewiston, after a brief illness.Mr. Helfrich was born October 14, 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY, the son of the late Henry and Julia (Swanson) Helfrich and had resided in Lewiston since 1949. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, serving as an Electronics Technicians Mate aboard the Destroyer, USS Muir. Mr. Helfrich retired as an Electrical Foreman from the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. after 37 years of service.He was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of The Messiah in Lewiston, a former member and Exempt Member of the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1, and a member of the Lewiston Seniors. Mr. Helfrich was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Europe.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Isabel (Budde) Helfrich; his sons, Richard H. (June) Helfrich of Lewiston and Robert A. (late Joyce) Helfrich of West Falls, NY; his grandchildren, Jennifer Helfrich of Amherst, Erie County, NY, Betsy (Gary) Myers of East Concord, NY, Brian (Alexis) Helfrich of Lewiston and William Helfrich of Holly Springs, NC; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Olivia Helfrich; two sisters, Jane (late Stewart) Hunt of Eggertsville, NY and Marge (Bill) Johnston of Orchard Lake, MI; and several nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 30th at 10:30 AM in the Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston, with the Revs. Thomas Mason and Milan Slahor officiating. There is no prior visitation. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, Niagara County, NY 14094 or to the Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston, Niagara County, NY 14092. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth and Ridge Sts., Lewiston.
- Niagara Gazette - 5/28/2008