Helmut was born in Katzdaugen (Kuldiga) Latvia to Julieane and Emil Reda. He was the eldest son with 3 brothers: Harold, Verner and Horst. At the close of WWII he immigrated to the US and was drafted into the US Army in 1953 becoming a Corporal and Squad Leader specializing in heavy weapons. He was honorably discharged in 1955. After courting Elfriede Ritzmann for 7 years she moved from Germany to the US then both relocated to Oregon City. They were married in 1957 in the Trinity Lutheran Church where both were active in the choir and Helmut became a Trustee of the church. They were happily married for 62 years and raised 3 children. Helmut was a house painter starting Reda’s Painting in 1990 at the age of 60. Helmut and Elfriede had a winter retirement home in Yuma where they enjoyed their golden winter years in warmth and comfort.
Helmut is survived by his wife Elfriede; sons Helmut & George; daughter Angela Petersen; 9 grandchildren (Crystal Cater, Alex Reda, Nichole Petersen, Jessica Petersen, Loren Reda, Maraika Smith, Mackenzie Smith, Paul Horyn, and Brandon Parsons); and 6 great grandchildren. Helmut loved camping, fishing, and motor homing.
The funeral service will be Saturday, March 30th at 12 pm at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 11801 SE Mt. Scott Blvd in Portland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.
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