Background
Minelli, Helene Marie was born on September 26, 1918 in Sonoma, California, United States. Daughter of Adolph Herman Trappe and Maria Barbara Hilzinger.
Minelli, Helene Marie was born on September 26, 1918 in Sonoma, California, United States. Daughter of Adolph Herman Trappe and Maria Barbara Hilzinger.
Student, Santa Rosa Junior College.
Board trustees California Exposition Advisory Council, Sacramento, 1984—1989. Artistic treasurer Cultural Fine Arts Commission, Sonoma Valley, 1989. Member of Society We.
Artists (board trustees since 1988), National League American Pen Women (president 1995-1996), General Federation Women's Club (past state art chairman), Sonoma Valley Art (past president).
Married Louie Minelli, March 4, 1939 (deceased August 1993). Children: Ernest, Carol, Michael.