Ron Helwig, 80, passed away on May 29, 2018 in Orange Park, FL surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and served in the US Army. Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Helwig; 2 sons: Jim Helwig and his wife, Kelly and David Helwig; sister, Pat Pickard; and 3 grandchildren: Dalton Moore, Savanna Helwig and Hannah Helwig. Memorial Service will be held 3 PM, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or Humane Society.