Dorothy Ann Helmenstine

Entered into Eternal Life on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Dorothy was born on April 28, 1939 at Old St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee to the late Stanley A. and Helen (nee Stencil) Badzinski. She grew up, along with her brother, Stanley Jr. (Alice) in what was then known as the Town of Lake. Dorothy graduated from Pulaski High School and married Donald Protasiewicz. Together they had children Janet Claire (Gregory Sell) Protasiewicz and Stephen John (Jennifer) Proe. Dorothy graduated, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and taught in the Catholic School System for 17 years.

She married John F. Helmenstine and then went into careers in banking and income tax preparation. Later she formed her own business, “Ann Helm Originals” where she photographed nature scenes. Dorothy sold her photography at art shows throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. She acquired an interest in genealogy through the influence of her late mother-in-law, Christine Helmenstine. In retirement, she sat on the Board of Review for the City of Milwaukee.

Dorothy has two granddaughters, Olivia Claire Proe and Emma Leslie Proe. She is also survived by Sister-in-law, Alice C. Badzinski and nieces Sharon (Matt) Olson, Susan (Tim) Vik, Sandra (Jim) Jensen, the late Kary Kay Lutze, Joni (Rich) Vetting, and Sara (Marty) Schaller. She will be missed by Tim Carpenter, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Gathering on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 South 6th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM.