Albert "Mike" Helm

Albert “Mike” Helm, of Westwood, NJ, passed away Good Friday, April 15, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 95 years old. Mike was born and raised in Rochelle Park, and graduated from Hackensack High School. At the age of 18, and missing his high school graduation ceremony, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy as a Corpsman, thus following his father’s trade as a Dental Technician. After 73 years as owner and proprietor of Helm Dental Lab in Hackensack, and making a difference in many lives, Mike retired at the age of 86. He strongly believed in working hard and being grateful for all blessings.

As a 65 year resident of Westwood, NJ, Mike was an active member of ZLC, where he served as elder, usher and a Sponsor of Zion’s Homebound Ministry. His faith was a secure anchor and a witness in his actions. A proud and honored member of Temple Masonic Lodge #173, Mike served as Worshipful Master in 1970. His gifts of kindness, generosity and humor overshadowed every interaction, big or small. He was tireless in his friendship to everyone around him, and always had a welcoming smile on his face and a joke in his heart. An avid sportsman, Mike had a real passion for hunting and fishing. He was deeply proud of his German heritage and loved life to the fullest. Mike’s “isms” will forever be remembered and quoted by his family and friends.

Mike was the beloved husband, for 67 yrs, to Dorothy Sarubbi Helm, until her passing in 2018. He is lovingly survived by his daughters Michele Meisten (Ted) and Donna Bott (Bob), both of Westwood. Admired and respected grandfather of Michael E. Meisten (Francesca), Kyla J. Daher (Ian), Dr Matthew J. Bott (Lucia), and Mark J. Bott (Jessica). Cherished and adored great grandfather of Adrianna, Ava and Alyana Meisten, Karoline and Michael Daher, Thomas, Brayden, Hayley, Lyla and Emily Bott. Beloved uncle of several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Augusta Helm Gilsdorf. Mike’s legacy will not only live on through his family, but also through his many dear friends, hunting buddies and fishing mates.

Please join us as we celebrate his incredible life on Tuesday, April 26 from 7-9pm and Wednesday, April 27 from 2-4pm and 6-9pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood. Masonic services will take place on Wed at 8pm. A Funeral Service, with Military Honors, will be offered on Thursday April 28th at 11am at Zion Lutheran Church, 155 Second Avenue in Westwood. The family has respectfully requested that masks be worn at the funeral home and at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Homebound Ministry Zion Lutheran Church, 155 Second Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675, or to Temple Masonic Lodge #173, 275 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675. Mike’s amazing and compassionate presence will be profoundly missed by his heartbroken family and friends. “Bis wir uns wieder treffen .. Ein Prosit!”