C. Raphael “Ray” Bernard Hellmann

C. Raphael "Ray" Bernard Hellmann, age 93, of Orlando, Florida and formerly of Tipton, died at Community Hospital East, Indianapolis. He was in Indiana visiting relatives and friends when he suffered a massive stroke leading to his earthly death and beginning of his heavenly life on August 30, 2012 at 3:00 a.m.

He was born December 5, 1918 in Terre Haute to John Henry & Philomina (Bockhold) Hellmann. Welcoming him in heaven are his parents, eight siblings, and devoted wife of 65 years, Doris Hellmann.

Surviving Ray are 6 siblings: Helen Lustig, Gilbert Hellmann, Leo Hellmann, Henrietta Day, Mary Joan Koors, and Patty Parr. He is also survived by nine children: Rhea Kowardy, Rev. Dave Hellmann, Kathryn "Katie" Lacadie, Chris Hellmann, Mariette Gamble, Frank Hellmann, Donna Cataldo, John Hellmann and Margaret "Maggie" Renner-Hellmann. Ray was grandfather to 13 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Ray Hellmann served in the armed forces in WWII; was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Third Order of St. Francis. He spent the first half of his life in Indiana and moved to Orlando, Florida in 1970. Ray would be best described as a man who passionately loved God and his family.
Funeral services will be held in Tipton, Indiana and Orlando, Florida. The Indiana Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072. Mass will be officiated by Rev. Dave Hellmann at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 1. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at St. John's with a wake service at 7:45 p.m. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
His family wishes to thank everyone for their love and support and care, especially during his final weeks.
Instead of flowers you are invited to contribute to Raphael’s favorite charity EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Alabama, 35210-2164.