Eli L. Helmuth Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Eli L. Helmuth of Middlebury, Indiana, who passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Levi M. Helmuth and Ida Helmuth (Mast); his stepmother Wilma Helmuth; his sisters, Clara Mae Miller and Lucy Helmuth; and his sister-in-law Mary Edna Helmuth.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen Schwartz; his children, Eli, Jr. Helmuth (Verna) of Goshen, Rosanna Kay Helmuth of Middlebury, Sue Anna Miller (Marion) of Goshen, Esther Bontrager (Kenneth) of Goshen, Allen Ray Helmuth (Linda) of Cooks Mills, IL, Matthew Dean Helmuth (Rosanna) of Lovington, IL, Samuel Jay Helmuth (Ruth Ann) of LaGrange and Louella Fern Helmuth of Middlebury; his brothers, Glen Helmuth of Goshen, David Helmuth (Barbara) of Goshen, Harvey Helmuth (Betty) of Shipshewana and Walter Helmuth (Susie) of Tallahassee, FL; and his stepsiblings, Vera Collins (late Ron), Ruth Ann Bontrager (Eli), Leland Yoder (late Edna), Laverne Yoder (Ruby) and Lester Yoder (Mattie). He is also survived by 32 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.
