WALTER HELBIG

I have fond memories of Walt. My Mom and Dad told many stories of fun times with him while they were in the Air Force. He gave me my first motorcycle ride on a trip from Wichita Falls, TX to Meers OK. That was a fun time I will always remember. Walt was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by many. Rest now my dear friend.

We are praying for the family. Mr. Helbig was a great friend and supervisor. He is missed!  Johnnie Williams Jr. 

I was stationed with Walt at Sheppard AFB Texas. Both of us then were Instructors 1975 - 1980. Super professional guy. Visited on line a few times but never got to come and visit, I regret that. Sorry for your loss of a Brother and us as a Military Brother. Rest in Peace. Salute 

A good man has received his last order to report for duty: I feel fortunate to count myself among the hundreds of people touched by Walter Helbig’s life and career. He was a true friend to me and so many others. Walter lived a simple life of service to his country, his friends, and his family. He embodied the qualities of a leader, a master technician and teacher. He was stoic, infinitely patient, creative, and disciplined like few I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Everyone I know just loved being around Walt. He left all of us better for having known him and I think we all agree that this last PCS came way too soon. Steven Boyd

Walt and Kynn Morgan spent a lot of time together at work and between our house and his off duty. They talked for hours about almost any subject. They rebuilt his red VW station wagon engine 3 times together. Then one summer they decided to build a shed for our back yard to house the things to work on the yard and miscellaneous other objects and including the dog during winter. It was made of triangular pieces and a rectangular door. It took a long time and they concluded that triangles and rectangles didn't work well together. They had started out as instructors together and became supervisors of that same Lineman's course together. After Kynn retired they didn't spend as much time together, but later kept in touch on Facebook. We had hoped to see him again, but never were in the same place again. I'm sure Kynn welcomed him home.