Carl Alfred Helmstaedter
November 17, 1923 ~ September 3, 2015
Carl Alfred
Helmstaedter
Carl A. Helmstaedter, "Al," CEO of EMW Carpets and Furniture passed peacefully at home September 3rd.
Born in Dormont, PA in 1923, Al served in WWII as sergeant for Infantry Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 342d Infantry Regiment United States Army. He was deployed to Germany and France where he crossed seven rivers. Al was awarded a bronze star for establishing a secure line of communication on the Danube River in Inglostadt, Germany.
Al was a brilliant business man and a diversified entrepreneur. He treated his customers with respect and always wanted them to leave satisfied. As he would say, "I could always take off another buck."
He was a man who felt most at home in his garden or in his yard where he planted a hundred trees.
Al was a cornerstone to his family and is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Sherry. Also surviving: daughter Janet Diederichs; granddaughters Shanna (Jason), Nikki, Christa (Darrel) Redford, Kim (Atilla) Martonosi; daughter Jackie (Steve) Kaminski, grandson Stephen Lundberg,granddaughter Alexis Raznor; son Eric (Claudia,) grandson Doug, granddaughter Stephanie; son J.C., granddaughter Cassandra (Yahya,) grandson Carl Ashton, grandson Hunter. Also six great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing at Bullock Mortuary (1375 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80113) on Thursday, September 10th, from 9:00-10:30 AM, followed by a Graveside service at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 11:30AM. (Staging area "B") The Celebration of Life will be the same day at Pinehurst Country Club,from 12:15-2:30PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations requested for the USO.
Family and friends are encouraged to share stories and photograph's of Carl here on his website (click appropriate tab above).
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Al was the greatest. He had a huge loving heart. I am so sorry for your loss.
To Al's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Al back in the 70's when his daughter Janet was a neighbor of mine. We enjoyed a laugh or two with him and know he will be missed.
Sorry that we have lost a very, very good business friend. He always treated the customers with a very gracious attitude.
Our prayers are with the entire family.
Al was our first neighbor on Charlou Cirle in Cherry Hills Villaqe (1978). Al was a mister do it yourself neighbor. He installed their sprinkler system, he plumbed their swimming pool and built a wood rail fence for his flowers. He loved projects. He was always helping his neighbors. Our lives have been enriched through our friendship with Al through all these years.
I have wonderful memories of Al. He was always very kind and loving to me. He will always hold a very dear place in my heart.
I was saddened and grieved to learn of Al's passing–he was a true gentleman and will be missed–my condolences to his family.
Al was my step-father and he did a wonderful job of taking on three teenagers after he had already raised his own children. He was generous, loving and fun. He taught me to change a tire, gave me a summer job at EMW and hosted many pool parties for my friends. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I just wanted to say AL was my friend and I had many conversations with him over the years, and he was a real man. Kind hearted and really got what was going on at all times. I will miss him, and can only want to wish his family my heart felt condolences. Ed
I'm sending best wishes and love to all of you . I had so many wonderful memories working there at E. M. W. for 15 years You became part of my family. Al will be missed He made every day a surprise with his wit and humor
We were saddened to learn of Al's passing. We viewed him as a good friend and a member of America's "Greatest Generation." Whenever we paid a visit to E.M.W., he always greeted us with a big smile and kind demeanor. He was a good man who lived "a life well lived." Well done Al! We will miss you. May your Soul find peace and eternal rest.
I am very very sorry to hear that Al has passed away. I worked with Al for a number of years with his advertising. I truly liked our meetings. He was such a warm and friendly man. He is one of the few clients that I enjoyed talking politics with. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. – Kristin
Our deepest sympathy to the Helmstaedter family. We have been blessed to have Al as a wonderful neighbor and friend for many years.