With great sadness, Helmut Rieck, of Port Hope, ON, passed away at the age of 81 at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, on Monday, May 9th, 2022. Helmut was the 5th of 6 children, born in Stuttgart, Germany on December 9th, 1940, and immigrated to Canada in 1961. Helmut successfully owned and managed his own business, Nortown Natural Gas, and is an inspiration to all. He was an avid reader, well-traveled, and had a profound love of politics and the stock market. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Geraldine, his 5 loving children, Sylvia, Michael (Gillian), Monica (Kevin), Mark (Tena) and Aimee, and his 8 adoring grandchildren, Matthew, Nicklas, Rachael, Charles, Helen, Heidi, Vivienne, and Melanie, and mother-in-law, Della. Helmut leaves behind countless family members and friends who will honor and miss him dearly. Helmut will be remembered for his kindness, humor, intelligence, and love of life. May God bless his soul. A funeral service will be held at the Courtice Funeral Chapel on May 17th at 1:30pm.
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