Edgar Ed Helterbrand

Edgar "Ed" Helterbrand, 55, Richmond, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 18, 2006, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Missouri following an extended illness.
He was born on October 21, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana to Donald and Joyce (McAvoy) Helterbrand.
Ed lived in Lapel most of his life and moved to Richmond, Missouri 10 years ago.
He was an assembler for the General Motors plant in Fairfax, Missouri and he retired in 2000 after 32 years of employment with General Motors.
He was a member of the Missouri Trappers Association, the Fur Takers of America, the National Trappers Association, and the Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 57.
Ed is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Jeffrey) Helterbrand whom he married on April 18, 1980; his parents, Donald and Joyce (McAvoy) Helterbrand of Lapel; two children, Paul J. Helterbrand at home, and Nicole Lynn Cook of Fortville; one sister, Teresa Ellis of Noblesville; and two grandchildren, Jaedon and Kailah Cook.
He was preceded in death my one sister, Deborah Sue Totten.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel, Indiana with Pastor Dawn Cuthbert officiating and burial will follow.
There will be no visiting hours.
Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 57, c/o J. W. Stigall, 315 Wilson Blvd., Richmond, Missouri 64085

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