Brooks Phillip Helmuth passed away unexpectedly at 10:52 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, in his Warsaw home. He was 33 years old.
Brooks was born in Warsaw on July 3, 1984, to Phillip Helmuth and Debra Jean Menzie Helmuth. He attended Warsaw Community High School.
He served in the United States Army as an infantryman for eight years, spending two years in Korea and one year in Afghanistan before being honorably discharged as a staff sergeant.
On Nov. 25, 2009, he was married to Audrey Pickard in Chattahoochee, Ga. They would share eight years together prior to his passing. To their union, one daughter was born.
Brooks worked for Zimmer Biomet as well as Seymour Midwest. He previously attended New Life Christian Church.
He enjoyed Brazilian jiu-jitsu, competing and medaling in the middle weight class while stationed at Fort Bliss; he also enjoyed fishing.
Brooks was excited to be a father and recently welcomed his daughter to the world. He was a giving, helpful person, described as the “strong, silent type.” He loved his family and had a strong work ethic.
Those who survive include his wife, Audrey, and daughter, Marli, of North Powder, Ore.; parents, Phillip and Deb Helmuth, Bourbon; brother, Terry Shaw, Bourbon; sister, Tammy (Ronald) Follmer, Etna Green; paternal grandmother, Esther Helmuth, Wakarusa; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents, Marlin and Garnet Menzie; and paternal grandfather, Hank Helmuth.
Friends may join the family for a time of visitation and sharing at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 11.
A graveside service with military honors will take place at a later date.
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Memorials to relieve Brooks’ final expense account at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send condolences, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
