Background
Helmholdt, Gerald Richard was born on October 11, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Gerald R. and Isabelle M. (Suidenski) Helmholdt.
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Helmholdt, Gerald Richard was born on October 11, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Gerald R. and Isabelle M. (Suidenski) Helmholdt.
Student, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1953-1954.
President, Helmholdts Decorating Center, Grand Rapids, since 1968; mayor, City of Grand Rapids, since 1984.
President, founder Council Neighborhood Business Association, Grand Rapids, 1979-1982. Served with United States Army, 1955-1957. Member National Decorating Products Association (board directors 1981-1984), Burton Heights Business Association (president 1966-1980), Greater Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1983).
Married Judith Claire Kennedy, August 20, 1966. Children– Elizabeth Ann, Katherine Louise, John Christian.