Passing of Lloyd Ray Helmke

We learned this week of the passing of another of our 1963 Harlandale High School classmates, Lloyd Helmke.

Obituary
Mission Park Funeral Chapel

3 November 2021

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor Lloyd Ray Helmke entered eternal rest on November 3, 2021, at the age of 76. Lloyd was born in San Antonio, Texas to Alfred Helmke, Sr., and Barbara Falor Helmke. Two years after high school Lloyd joined and served in U.S. Army National Guard. Lloyd retired from City Public Service of 35 years, enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his six grand girls and watching them grow. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of over 55 years, Janey Knesek Helmke; children, Keith (Deena), Brian (Carrie), and Kelley Reno (Sean); brother, Alfred Helmke, Jr. (Liz); grandchildren, Rebecca Helmke, Brianna Helmke, Hollie Helmke, Haley Reno, Emily Reno, and Kenley Reno; nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Funeral service was held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South with internment at San Jose Burial Park.