Helga Zehnpfund Grotewold

Helga Zehnpfund Grotewold
January 20, 1938 to May 24, 2022

The Kiss of the Sun for Pardon
The Song of the Birds for Mirth.
One is nearer God’s Heart in a Garden.
Than anywhere else on Earth.
Dorothy Frances Gurney

Helga Zehnpfund was born to Willy Zehnpfund and Frieda Eue Zehnpfund on January 20, 1938 in Harzgerade, Germany.  After she completed her schooling, she passed her state examination as a Home-Educator in July 1958.

In 1962, Helga’s friend, Inge Topp, put her in touch with a family in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Helga accepted their job offer and travelled to the United States in September 1962.  While working in Cincinnati, Helga met her husband, William H. Grotewold.  Bill and Helga married February 5, 1965.  They would be married over 53 years.

Helga supported Bill throughout his professional career.  They lived and worked in Cincinnati; Holden, Massachusetts; North Smithfield, Rhode Island; Spartanburg, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; and, Wilmington, North Carolina.  While in Rhode Island, Helga became a naturalized American citizen in December 1971.  During their many relocations and travels, they raised two sons.  Bill and Helga retired to Sebring where they lived until Bill passed away in July 2018.  Neighbors and friends enjoyed Helga’s beautiful gardens everywhere she lived.

Helga struggled with mixed dementia her last few years although her kindness and spirit remained evident.  She passed away at Blossom Care Assisted Living in San Antonio, Texas on May 24, 2022.

Helga is survived by her sons Henry and William Grotewold; a daughter-in-law Kim Grotewold; and two grandsons Will Grotewold and Zachary Grotewold.  Helga will be missed.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL  33870
(863) 385-0125
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com