Elfreda "Freda" Hellwig, age 79, of Omro, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 8th, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was such an inspiration to many. Freda didn't have any children of her own; however she had many devoted nieces and nephews who helped her during her long battle. Special thanks to her guardian angels, Doris and Larry Wright and her sister, Marceline and brother-in-law, Oscar Wolfgram, for the care they gave. Also a special thanks to Dr. Gremminger at the Cancer Center and her staff, Monica and Wendy. Thank you to Rev. Edward Slusser and the First Presbyterian Church of Omro family for all their prayers, love and caring.

Freda was born October 25, 1930 in Hollister, WI, the daughter of Ruth and Ernest Rose. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1948. She married William "Bill" Hellwig in 1965; he preceded her in death on January 2, 2004. Freda had worked at Grant's Department Store in Oshkosh and Wisconsin Power and Light Office in Omro, before starting her real estate career. She owned and operated Hellwig Realty in Omro for many years, prior to becoming a partner with Century 21 All Star Real Estate in Oshkosh, where she earned and was awarded the Centurion Award. Then became a partner with The Premier Group in Oshkosh, until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, and gambling. Freda was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Omro for many years, serving on both the Session of the Church and as a Deacon. She was a member of the Omro Red Hats, the Realtor Association, and served as Vice President of the Omro Thrift Store. Freda served her community by being a member of the Planning Commission for the City of Omro.

Survivors include two sisters, Marceline (Oscar) Wolfgram and Pauline Kleveno; two brothers, Ernest James (Ginny) Rose, Jr. and Lyle Rose; one sister-in-law, June (Leonard) Rice; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, William "Bill" Hellwig; her parents, Ruth and Ernest Rose; and two sisters, Marceda Wright and Bernice June Matsche.

Visitation for Freda will be held at the Omro Funeral Home on Friday, December 11th , 2009 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., and then again at the First Presbyterian Church, 955 N. Webster Ave., Omro, on Saturday, December 12th , 2009, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church, with Rev. Edward Slusser officiating. Freda will be laid to rest next to her husband Bill, at the Omro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Freda's name.

We will miss her greatly in every phase of our lives.
God Speed Freda