Zelan "Zeke" Helmick

Zelan "Zeke" Helmick, 72, of Warsaw, OH passed away on October 14, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1954 in Parsons, WV to the late Bud Helmick and Carol {Sherman} Baringer.

Zeke worked as a Brazer all over the country, working on large dam electrical generators. He met and married Suzie DeMarco.

He loved fishing and hunting with his brother Rick "Yogi" Helmick. Zeke was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan. Zeke was a Vietnam Veteran and received the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Vietnam Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in 978. He was a "Life Member" of VFW Buckhorn Post 7079 in Killbuck, Ohio. He was also a member of the Eagles Club of Coshocton, and the American Legion.

Zeke is survived by his brother Chuck Helmick; loving nieces Kassandra and Toni (Roy, Jr.) Boyes; great-nieces and -nephews, Hannah, Keyli, Lucas, Bentley, and Bailey; sister-in-law Denise Helmick; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family, and friends, including dear friend Glen (Joellen) Hoffman, Kent (diane) Conner, Wyatt Conner, Al (Barb) Saenz and Gail Palmer.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Suzie Helmick; parents, Minor Helmick and Carol and Eugene Baringer; brother Yogi Helmick; nephew, Jason; grandparents, Pauline and Zeke Sherman.

There will be a celebration of Zeke's life November 1, 2026, at his home in Warsaw. Time: 1:00 p.m.

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