Fred H. Helwig, 92, died March 26, 2010 at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 2, 1917 at Otis, Kansas, the son of Alexander and Katie (Gerlach) Helwig. He married Oleva Mae Schwab October 5, 1941 at Wichita. She died December 22, 2009. A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Kansas, moving to Wichita in September 2009, Mr. Helwig was a carpenter and brick mason, owning and operating Fred H. Helwig Construction. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of private first class. Fred and Oleva enjoyed traveling in their camper, boating, and fishing, and hosted a campground for many years in Yellowstone. Survivors include two sons: Gary Helwig and wife Laura, Crystal City, Missouri; and Harold Bill Helwig, Newport, Kentucky; one daughter, Oleva Gatlin and husband David, Wichita, Kansas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Maribeth Helwig; two brothers, John Helwig and Alec Helwig; and one sister Hannah Scarbrough. Graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Hoisington Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.