Al Helland

An affable, loving man, Al's goal in life was to make those around him comfortable. As an executive with National Bank of Detroit, where he worked for many years, he was a valued leader and coworker. Throughout his life Al enjoyed traveling whether it be weekend road trips with his family or exotic island getaways he loved seeing new places and exploring with this family. In his down time he loved to read, often while enjoying a glass of Dewar's.

Al stayed busy following his retirement. He was active at his church and served on the board of directors for Lutheran Special Education Ministries, formerly Lutheran School for the Deaf, the American Heart Association and Blue Care Network. He also volunteered abroad as an executive volunteer at International Executive Service Corps. Above all else Al loved and cherished his time with his family.

Al was the cherished husband of Esther for 62 years. Loving father of Lynn (Dr. Cheryl Huckins) Helland, Kathy (Vaughn) Marderosian, Jan (George) Greulich, Leila (Pat) Leupold, Audrey (Marty) Moro and Gail (Paul) Horalek. Proud grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 11. Dear brother of Sonja Trierweiler.

Al's family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday October 20, 2015 from 4-8 pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd. (east of Newburgh and I-275) in Livonia. His life will be celebrated with a Funeral Service on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at 11 am, with in state 10 am, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Elm St. (off of Walnut and East St., west of N Center St.) in Northville.

For those who wish to make a donation in Al's memory the family suggests choosing a charity close to your heart.

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