Helga Martha Partenheimer

Helga Partenheimer, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her son's residence in Baton Rouge, surrounded by her loving family. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated, and a private celebration of her life will be held by her family.

Helga was born on December 31, 1935, in Spandau, Berlin, Germany, to Hermann Rudolph Otto Kellner and Martha Margaret Agnes Meyer. As a young woman, she worked as a model for several fashion houses in Berlin, delighting in recounting stories of walking two impeccably trained Afghan hounds through the city's elegant coffee houses while dressed in haute couture.

In 1957, she immigrated to the United States with her fiancé, Horst Lutz Partenheimer. The couple married shortly after their arrival in Reno, Nevada. Over the years, their journey together took them across the globe, with residences in Berlin, Virginia, California, Koblenz (Germany), New Orleans, Ghana (West Africa), and finally back to New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Helga worked as a bookkeeper throughout her career, contributing her skills to several well-known companies, including Bethlehem Steel, Dixie Brewery, and Brennan’s in New Orleans. She had a lifelong passion for numbers and continued working well beyond retirement, firmly believing that staying mentally active helped her remain sharp. Indeed, she remained mentally keen and intellectually engaged throughout her life.

A world traveler at heart, Helga especially cherished her time in Europe, where she delighted in discovering quaint villages, exploring local customs, and attending traditional festivals. She also had a deep love for gardening and found comfort and companionship in caring for her cat. Above all, her greatest pride and joy was her beloved son, Ingolf.

Helga is preceded in death by her former husband, Horst Partenheimer. She is survived by her son, Ingolf Partenheimer, and his wife Michelle, both of Baton Rouge.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the care and support provided to Helga in her final days.