Helbach, Barbara JeanBarbara Jean Helbach passed away March 8, 2017 in Houston, TX. Barbara was born on April 10, 1951 in Stevens Point, WI, the fourth of seven children to Walter and Theresa (Turzinski) Helbach. She graduated from Maria High School in 1969. Barbara loved to travel and after her high school graduation, she traveled Europe. While traveling in Luxemburg, an unfortunate bike accident landed her in the hospital and through friendships, later started a job with an Energy company, the field she worked in most of her life. After nearly 10 years of living in Europe, Barbara returned to the states and graduated with Honors from the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a degree in Accounting. She worked 32 years for Scientific Drilling in Houston from the time she graduated college till she retired in 2015. Barb rose through the administrative ranks to the position of Director of Accounting at her company, spending the last 10 years before retirement as VP of International Tax.She lived in the Houston area for nearly 40 years and was the proud mother of Stephanie and grandmother to McKenzie and Naomi. Barbara's intelligence and knowledge was only surpassed by her kind and generous heart. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Naomi and her parents Walter and Theresa Helbach. She is survived by one sister Bonnie (Ron Kohlbeck) and five brothers Conrad (Susan), Paul (Anita), David (Jenny), Jeff (Shirley Guse), and Tim. She is further survived by nine nieces and nephews; Casey, Heather, Zach, Adam, Matt, Ty, Danielle, Chrissy, and John.A memorial service was held March 16, 2017 at Klein Funeral Home in Klein, TX. Condolence messages can be left online at www.kleinfh.com website. Barbara loved Texas but always enjoyed returning to her Wisconsin home. A Celebration of Life will take place June 16th at Bukolt Park Lodge in her hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.