Helen Marie Ohlemacher, 74, of Norwalk, passed away early Thursday morning, April 7, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky after a courageous battle with cancer.

Helen was born on November 30, 1948, in New London, OH, to the late Dolly (Oney) Gilbert and Chester Gilbert. She graduated from South Central High School in 1966. Helen was employed at Van Dresser Corporation for many years as a machine operator. She enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts, gardening, flowers, and cross stitch. Helen was an avid animal lover. Her greatest joy of all was spending time with her family and friends.

Helen is survived by her two sons, Charles (Dawn Capone) Werner, Jr., and Michael (Dawn) Werner, both of Norwalk; 2 grandchildren, Michael and Mikayla; sisters, Joyce (Elmer) Hall, Audrey (James) Harvey, and Sharon Gilbert; brother, Lonnie (Catherine) Gilbert, and many loving cousins and close friends.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley Gilbert and Gary Gilbert.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11 am in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Huron County, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.

Huron County Humane Society
246 Woodlawn Ave, Norwalk OH 44857
Web: https://www.huroncountyhumanesociety.com/give