Walter Hellauer

Walter Hellauer, 90 of Sheboygan, WI passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. 

He was born to Ludwig and Agnes Hellauer on November 12, 1934 in Wegscheid, Germany. Walter was schooled in Germany and then enrolled in trade school to become a baker. It was in Germany where he learned the art of making “Saltzstangels.” On September 25, 1956 Walter and Dorothy (Schuster) were united in marriage in Passau, Germany. In 1960, upon fulfilling the requirements, Walter became a naturalized United States citizen.

For more than 39 years, Walter was employed at Plastics Engineering Company (PLENCO), retiring in 1996. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where he was an usher and a member of the Cleaning and Grounds Crew. Walter enjoyed baking, Eisstockscheißen (Bavarian curling), bowling, walking the dogs and going to The Gathering Place.

Surviving Walter are his two children; Michael (Darci) Hellauer and Linda Hellauer, sister; Agnes Koller of Grainet, Germany and brother Erwin Hellauer, of Untergriesbach, Germany, and many nieces and nephews.

 Walter was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

 According to Walter’s wishes, services will be private.