of Chelsea, Michigan, age 72, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home with his family. He was born June 7, 1943 in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Leo Ernst & Bertha Pauline (Hanson) Von Wald.
Wayne was a member of Ann Arbor High School class of 1961. He worked as an Electronic Technician at U of M's Cooley Lab from 1966-1986. Wayne enjoyed writing. He managed two web sites and was working on a book.
Age 90, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 23, 2015, peacefully with her family at her side. She was born February 15, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Emil & Emma (Marek) Trelenberg. Helena graduated as Salutatorian of Romulus High School in 1942. During WWII, she worked for the Red Cross at Romulus Air Force Base. After the war, she worked as a private secretary for Great Lakes Steel and Ford Motor Company. After her children were grown, she worked in the Pharmacy and Insurance Office of Ypsilanti State Hospital for 8 years. She has been a Missouri Synod Lutheran all of her life, and was a Sunday School teacher, member of the Alter Guild, and sang in the choir most of her life. Since coming to Chelsea in 2006, Helena and Harvey were members of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea.
Age 100, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her grand-daughter's home in Chelsea. She was born May 16, 1915 in Willoughby, Ohio, the daughter of Luther Baker & Ruby Juliette (Burr) Rust. Rusty was a Registered Nurse, and worked many years at Dr. Sydney Chapin's medical practice in Dearborn. She moved to Chelsea in 1969 to enjoy her grandchildren and then retired to Florida. She lived in New Port Richey, FL until 2013, when she returned to Michigan to live with her granddaughter.
