Fredrick E. Hellenga

HELLENGA, Fredrick E.
Kalamazoo Went Home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, March 28, 2010. He was born September 4, 1922 in Otsego, the son of Samuel and Anna Klooster Hellenga and had lived in the Kalamazoo area since 1954. Fred served his country for 11 years during WW II in the United States Air Force, serving as a bomber and transport pilot. Fred attained the rank of Major and flew 43 missions in the South Pacific. He was the owner of Sackett's Carpet City since 1958, a member of Hope Reformed Church and a charter member of Immanuel Fellowship Church, where he served as an Elder, Sunday School Superintendant and teacher. He served his Lord, his Church, his family and his country. This is the legacy he leaves behind for his family. On December 26, 1946, he married Marianna Norg, who survives. Also surviving are their two daughters, Sharon K. Hellenga of Santa Fe, NM and Karen A. Tom Boender of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Ryan, Chad and Ashley Boender; a sister, Bertha Woodwyk of Byron Center; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Immanuel Fellowship Church, 6015 West H Avenue, with Pastor Duane Vedders and Pastor John Byl, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Tuesday from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Fellowship Church, Building Fund. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508