Melvin Edward Helget, age 88, of Lincoln, joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Melvin was born November 28, 1933 to Andrew and Delma Helget. He will be remembered by his church family and friends.
A celebration of eternal life for Melvin will be 10:00 am Friday, October 14, 2022 at Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7979 Holdrege St., Lincoln, NE 68505.
Melvin graduated from Dorchester High School in 1951. He served in the Army at Fort Polk Louisiana and Fort Hood Texas and achieved a rank of Specialist 3rd Class. Melvin was honorably discharged from the Army in May of 1963.
Mel married Doris Tichy on May 3rd, 1958. The couple was blessed with two sons. He worked as a wheel alignment specialist until his retirement.
On October 14th, 1981 Melvin was baptized and became a member of Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lincoln. Mel was used by his Lord to generously support the mission and ministry of his church.
Melvin was proud of his affiliation with A.A. and credited God alone with enabling him to recognized 24 years of sobriety.
Mel is survived by his two sons, Steve Helget of Nebraska and David Helget of Nebraska. He is preceded in death by his parents: siblings Rodney, Norman and Margaritte.
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