Helga Elizabeth Reidel

It is with great sadness that we announce that Helga Reidel (née Schumacher) passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 66, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved wife of Rolf for 43 years. Loving mother of Eric (Jennifer) Reidel of Toronto, Dr. Alexander (Sierra) Reidel of Windsor, and Evan (Diana) Reidel of Ottawa. Loving grandmother of Sienna, Aiden, Liam, Blair and Ellis, whom she cherished with all her heart. Daughter of the late Helmut (2018) and Elizabeth Schumacher. Dear sister of Dr. Randy (Beth) Schumacher of Land O' Lakes, Florida, and sister-in-law of Jutta Johnson of Kingsville, Roswitha and Brian Meloche of Windsor, and Doris and Tom Fox of Windsor. Helga will also be missed by so many including her nieces and nephews, family and extended family, a multitude of close friends and professional colleagues.

Born in Leamington and raised in Windsor, Helga graduated from the University of Windsor, where she would eventually become Chair of the Board of Governors. She was proud of her designation as a chartered accountant, which led to many interesting jobs and eventually to her role as CAO of the City of Windsor (2009-2016). She then served as President and CEO of Enwin Utilities (2016-2022). She also served on a number of volunteer boards, as well as the boards of Hydro One, Corby Spirit and Wine, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge. As fulfilling as these roles were, none was more important to her than being Rolf's wife and partner, a mother and an Oma, and nothing gave her more pride than to watch the successes of her three sons, whom she loved very much. She leaves a big mark on our community, and an even bigger hole in our hearts.

Many thanks go to Anna, Drs. Nasser and Tayag, and all of the staff at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Donations in her memory can be made to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation or to Pancreatic Cancer Canada.