John Jacob Helzer Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Jacob Helzer of Ray Township, Michigan, who passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Jacob Helzer to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, John Jacob shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John Jacob farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his father Edward Helzer. He is survived by: his mother Carole Plotzke (Gilbert); his siblings, Rosalyn Whitmore (Gary), Cathy Luckee (Rick) and Joseph Helzer; his stepson James Wawrzyniak (Dawn); his grandsons, Alec and Bryce Wawrzyniak; and his brother-in-law Gary Hohf (Linda).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Will & Schwarzkoff Funeral Home

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February 22, 2025

John Trombley wrote a sympathy message

“I am sorry for your loss and can only imagine the pain you are feeling. Even though we haven't seen each other for a long time it hurts me to my soul. Some of the best memories in my life are with him. I can only hope that one day we will run the woods at Huron Pointe again.”

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