Charles “Mickey” Helstrom of Rushland died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at his residence. He was 83.

Mickey was the beloved husband of 57 years to Kathryn Helstrom.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Iver and Margaret Keller Helstrom and the brother of the late Frank Helstrom.

Mickey built his life around hard work and devotion. Mickey was an ambitious and hard working man. Mickey’s success was evident in every aspect of his life. He had a successful career as a business owner as well as an engineer and mechanic at Otis Elevator in which he received a certificate of honor for 30 years of service on the Executive Board. Mickey’s true pleasure was spending quality time with his family and friends. His zest for life shown through an endless sense of humor and devotion to his wife, daughters, and grand children. He will be deeply missed by his family and by everyone whose lives she shaped with unwavering compassion and generosity.

Charles is survived by his wife Kathryn, daughters Linda M. Prisco and her husband Jeffrey of Doylestown and Desiree Schaefer and her husband Rodney of Chalfont. He is also survived by his three cherished grandchildren, Aaron, Dylan and Sophia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am on Monday March 10th at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Parkinson Council, 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 250, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.