Helga Bechthum

Helga Bechthum, 94, of Malvern, passed away at her daughter’s home on December 3, 2023.

Helga was born on December, 20, 1928 in Schlesien to Arthur and Klara Mummert.  Her family had to flee their home during World War II and after a long journey found Eschwege, Germany to be their new home.  Helga met her husband, Herbert and they married on June 2, 1951.  Helga and Herbert settled in the town of Cornberg in Germany. Upon the death of her Ehemann on August 18, 2014, Helga relocated to the United States to live with her daughter.

Helga is survived by her daughter, Dagmar Graybill (Ted); her granddaughter, Karen Hoffman (Mark), and her 3 great grandchildren, Logan, Audrey and Olivia.

Helga is survived by her brothers, Manfred and Friedhelm Mummert and her nieces and nephews. All who reside in Germany. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Heinz.

Helga was a loving Ehefrau, Mutter, Oma, Schwester and Tante.  She loved to do Sudoku puzzles, read kindle books and watch her German TV shows.

Services will be private.