Mr George Helmuth, Owner of Helmuth and Son Engine Shop, Arthur, IL. passed away Sunday July 5 2009 at the early age of 63. His death was sudden and very unexpected. His knowledge of Lister CS and the entire line, Petter, Deitz, antique machinery, his friendship and service to the community will be deeply missed. Services were held today, July 8, 2009 at his residence.
I saw my first CS, a 3 hp, running at his shop pulling a generator for the lights. From that point on, the interest in the Listers and the seeds of a friendship were sewn. Over the next several years we went to shows, spent countless hours together and he taught me a few things bout the Listers. Saturday lunch at the R&I in downtown Arthur was a fairly regular event. He had forgotten more than I'll ever know about the engines.
I bought my engines from him and although he hated to part with them I think that he was glad to see them find new life and a caring owner. We went thru the rebuild process and he was mindfull that I was doing things right.
I referred many forum members to him for parts. He helped many members here.
George, I'll miss you.
Robert Leonard