Background
Helmke, Walter Paul was born on November 24, 1948 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Son of Walter P. and Rowene Mary (Crabill) Helmke.
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Walter Paul Helmke
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Bachelor with highest honors, Indiana U., 1970; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1973.
Career
Lawyer, Helmke Beams Boyer Wagner, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1973-1987;
mayor, City Fort Wayne, since 1988. Assistant county attorney Allen County, Fort Wayne, 1974-1987. President National Republican Mayors and Local Officials Organisation, 1993.
President United States Conference of Mayors, since 1997.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Allen-Wells chapter American Red Cross, Fort Wayne, 1985-1987. Candidate for Republican nomination 4th United States Congressional District-Indiana, 1980. Republican nominee for United States Senate, Indiana, 1998.
Board directors National League of Cities, 1995-1997, chair pub.safety and crime prevention committee, 1995. Member Indiana Association Cities and Towns (president 1996-1997).
Connections
Married Deborah Jane Andrews, August 23, 1969. Children: Laura Andrews, Kathryn Elizabeth.
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Nationality
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Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican