Lew Ronald Hellmann

Lew Ronald Hellmann, 86 of Washington, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Presbyterian Senior Care Southmont. He was born November 13, 1931 in Washington, the son of the late Leo Robert Hellmann and Agnes Crawley Hellmann. Lew was a 1950 graduate of Trinity High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked in the Maintenance Department of Moly Corp for 38 years. Lew was a life member and past commander (1972-73) of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #927. He was also a member of the Trinity High School Football 1948 Hall of Fame Team and the American Legion. He enjoyed turtle hunting, fishing and playing softball. On May 22, 1955, he married Betty Jean Ross, who died June 16, 2014. Surviving are three daughters, Bobbi Rea (Ron) Horn of Washington, Geraldine “Gerry” (Edward) Wyland of Washington and Lou Ann Prosser of the Meadowlands; five grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and two nephews. Deceased are a brother, Carl Hellmann and a sister, Edith Hellmann. Friends will be received Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175.