Philip Helmke

It was always a joy to see Phil while working at BeeHive. He will be missed.

When I took ballroom dance lessons in the mid 1990's, the substitute instructor was a kind tall man named Phil. Only after I met my husband, John Hagen, who was also a dancer, did I find we had the same last name. Phil was kind enough to mail me a copy of his family tree. Turns out our great, great grandfathers had been brothers. Phil was so proud of his wife and especially of his son. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Mary Helmke

I met Phil in high school at Stratford, and spent the next four years as friends and classmates! He was such a kind and beautiful friend to me! He always had room for me in his car when a group of us were on our way somewhere! My best memory is that he would wait on the back steps inside the school, for my bus to arrive, so that he could help me with my geometry homework! He knew that I needed a "private lesson" nearly all of the time!😉🤔. He was a wonderful friend! Rest in peace my friend! We will all miss you!

We are so sorry to hear the news of Phil's passing. We have many happy memories of Phil and family members. Our prayers are with the family. The Riffles

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil. We fondly remember our many interactions with him and Denise over the years in Madison including at their wedding and our wedding. He was always nice to us. Our heart-felt condolences go out to Denise, Austin and loved ones. May his soul rest in perfect peace. May God provide comfort to all the loved ones he left behind. John & Wendy Lasekan (Worthington, Ohio)