Gregory Dean Helminski

Passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Born on July 11, 1948, Greg was the beloved husband of Linda (Nee Bereiter). Loving father of Pamela (Mike) Devitt, Taylor McWilliams, Leslie Owens, Andy (Gina) Helminski and Jessica Helminski. He was the very proud grandfather of Hank, Bailey, Kassidy, Kennedy, Joshua, Kaitlin, Wyatt and Adele. A decorated Vietnam War Veteran, he was an avid sports fan, a coin hobbyist, loved Labrador Retrievers and long drives through the park in the pursuit of deer sightings.The family greatly wishes to thank the caring staff at Horizon Hospice for providing Greg and his family with kind and compassionate care.Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home Saturday, August 25, 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM. Memorial Service at 1:00 PM.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society or to Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 8633 West Becher Street, West Allis, WI 53227.