Helen Wachtfeitl

September 22, 1929 - August 7, 2020

HELEN WACHTFEITL (nee Habusta) Age 90 passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 22, 1929. Beloved wife of Edward (Deceased); loving mother of Suzanne Shinkaruk, (Bill Yagl) Cheryl Franz (Bruce), and Edward Wachtfeitl (Annie); grandmother of Rachel, Courtney, Aleda (Anna), Jessica (David) and Brandon; Great Grandmother to Theodore, sister to the following deceased: Steven, Ann, Frank and Michael. Helen was a successful small business owner for many years sharing this with her husband Ed. Her businesses included Open Pantry and Master Pizza. She enjoyed the challenge of being an entrepreneur and thrived on meeting people, laughing and being social. She was also proud to be involved in many political campaigns throughout the years. Helen shared her wisdom, strength, inspirational stories, and friendship with everyone who knew and loved her. Whether you chatted with her over coffee, (always black) or played a game of poker with her, you knew you were in the presence of a rare gem. Helen shined brighter than any star. She was a role model to her entire family, who will live each day trying to shine as brightly as she did. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, 30775 Bainbridge Road, Suite 210, Solon, Ohio 44139 Due to Covid 19, a Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at a later date which will include a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral and a burial at The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A gathering at the ClubHouse at the Arbors of Bridgewater Crossing. The date will be shared when social distancing and gathering restrictions are lifted.