Helen L. Bollinger

Helen L. Bollinger, 86, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026 at The Willows at Tiffin.

Helen was born April 26, 1939, in Mansfield, to the late John and Mary (Davidson) Pfahler. She married Robert C. Bollinger on March 20, 1965 at the First English Lutheran Church in Tiffin, and he precedes her in death.

Survivors include her sister, Janice Creps of Oak Brook, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

Helen graduated in 1957 from Mansfield Senior High School. She ran the Hobby store in Tiffin with her husband, Robert, for many years. Helen spent the last 61 years camping in Catawba. She enjoyed being in the company of all the other campers and would often cook for them.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; John Pfahler Jr., James Pfahler, Paul Pfahler, and David Pfahler, sisters; Maxine Smith, JoAnn Srater-McKee, Elaine Zellner, Patricia Whatman, Margaret Hudnall, and her twin, Mary Strong.

There will be no funeral services held at this time. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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