Background
Helfrich, Thomas Stough was born on March 7, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald Leroy and Elaine Elenore (Stough) Helfrich.
Helfrich, Thomas Stough was born on March 7, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Donald Leroy and Elaine Elenore (Stough) Helfrich.
Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, Indiana U., 1970; Bachelor of Science in Optometric Science, Indiana U., 1971; Doctor of Osteopathy, Indiana U., 1973.
Private practice optometry, St. Louis, 1973-1996; director professional services, American Home Vision, Inc., St. Louis, since 1996. Clinical investigator Wesley-Jessem Inc., Chicago, 1974-1976, Syntex Corporation-Optical, Phoenix, 1977-1979.
President Tazewell County chapter American Cancer Society, Pekin, Illinois, 1974. Member American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, St. Louis OptometricSoc., Heart of America Contact Lens Society.
Married Mary Ann Mead, June 19, 1971. Children: Julie, Jennifer, Thomas.