Helen R. Gerlach, age 89 of Trotwood, passed away April 24, 2019. She was born June 12, 1929 in Shelby County, Ohio to the late Roy and Elizabeth Simons. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Julius W. Gerlach; daughters: Rita Mayberry and Pamela Gerlach; and brothers and sisters: Harold, Bill, Louie, Leroy, Priscilla, Kathleen and Roseanne.

Helen is survived by her children: Martha Easterday, Bill Gerlach, George (Teresa) Gerlach, Linda (Bill) Bolyard and Jeff (Kimberly) Gerlach; 8 grandchildren: Lucinda, Brian, Trudy, Billy, Ivory, China, Destiny and Alexis; 6 great-grandchildren: Daniel, Kristine, Brooke, Patrick, Baileigh and Moxie; sisters: Carol Strayer and Barbara (Paul) Wiford; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Helen retired from Maria Joseph Living Care Center after many years of service. She had a love of planting flowers and watching soap operas.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 10:30 am. Burial to follow at Dayton National Cemetery with her husband. To share a memory of Helen or leave a special message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.