Thomas E Hellerich

Thomas E. Hellerich, 71, of Windsor, passed away on December 9, 2018 at his home in Windsor, Colorado. He was born to William and Sylvia (Johnson) Hellerich On April 2, 1947 in Raymond, Nebraska. Tom joined the US Army from August 1964 to May 1975. After the military, Tom attended Nebraska University, where he received his bachelor’s Degree. He then attended and received his Law/ Jurisdiction Degree at Augusta, Georgia. He practiced law for 38 years in Greeley until the time of his death. Throughout those years, he served as a Municipal Judge in Johnstown and Eaton. In addition to his service in the municipalities of Johnstown and Eaton; Tom also supported the Greeley community in other ways, by serving on the board of the Chamber of Commerce for several years and being a member of the Optimist Club. Tom was married to Karen Hansen from 1970 until the time of her death in January 1993. Together, they had one daughter, Robin Hellerich, 36 years old. Tom enjoyed golf with family and friends and he especially loved his trip to Scotland where he played many rounds of golf in the rain. He had the thrill of attending two separate Master Tournaments at Hilton Head, SC. He loved watching College football and was a loyal fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also loved to run, Tom ran half marathons and the New York Marathon and many times you’d see him running the streets of Greeley before work in the mornings. Travel was a passion of Tom’s, always with family and friends. His favorite and most memorable trip was to the Holy Land in Israel. The Word of God came alive to Tom through this trip. Alaska was a recent destination for Tom and family and will be forever cherished in their hearts. Family was of utmost importance to Tom. He loved and adored his family, particularly his grandchildren. Tom is survived by his wife of 24 years, Joan Hellerich; children, Robin Hellerich, Royce and Jared Danford; 3 grandchildren; siblings, William Hellerich and Charles "Chuck” (Lisa) Hellerich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Life Celebration for Tom will be held at 10 am. on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Timberline Church, 360 Crossroads Blvd, in Windsor. Donations may be made out to the Timberline Church Building Fund in memory of Tom Hellerich. To leave condolences to Tom’s family, please visit www.adamsoncares.com