WILLIAM HELDERLEIN
Indianola

William Clayton Helderlein, 84, lately of Indianola, IA, formerly of Florence, AZ, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 of natural causes. He was born May 27, 1932 in North Versailles Township, PA, son of Frank X. and Garnet Mason Helderlein. William was a 1950 graduate of McKeesport High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He served from 1950 to 1953 in the 82nd Airborne paratrooper division and was a photographer in his unit. Following his honorable discharge, he made California his home for the next 50 years. He was an automotive mechanic until his retirement to Florence, AZ in 2005. His final move to Indianola with his former wife, Mary Gregori Helderlein was in late 2016.

He is survived by four children, Kathyrine Helderlein Perry (Craig), William Helderlein Jr. (Marcy), Deborah Helderlein, and Frank B. Helderlein (Gina); seven grandchildren, Nicole Helderlein, Lucas Olson, Taryn Helderlein, Julia Helderlein Millard (Kevin), Joel Helderlein, Erin Perry Ducat (Richard), and Megan Perry; six great-grandchildren, nine siblings, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A private interment will be held at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Van Meter, IA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to unitypointfoundation.org.