Background
Helmen, Ann Patrice was born on June 13, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Dillon Joseph and Anna Marie (Friedmann) Patterson.
Helmen, Ann Patrice was born on June 13, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Dillon Joseph and Anna Marie (Friedmann) Patterson.
Bachelor in Sociology, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1948. Modern Sciences and Arts, Notre Dame University, 1981.
Social worker St. Joseph County Department Public Welfare, South Bend, Indiana, 1948-1953. Substitute teacher South Bend Community School Corporation, 1965-1971. Executive director Circle of Mercy Day Nursery, South Bend, from 1972.
Board member Community Coordinated Child Care, South Bend, since 1988. Member community executive program International Business Machines Corporation, Tarrytown, New York, 1983.
Election sheriff Republican party, South Bend, 1984-1990. Member American Association of University Women (board member 1987), Day Care Directors Northern Indiana (treasurer 1978-1991), St. Mary's Club (past president).
Children: Frederick, David, Thomas, Gregory, Rachel, Stephen.