Helga H.Salsbury, age 87, of Deepwater, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, Missouri. Her wishes were to be cremated. There are no services at this time. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Helga was born June 28, 1938 in Seelow East Germany, the daughter of Erich and Anna (Wonderligh) Altermann. They came to the USA from Germany in 1963. She worked for many years, and eventually retired from Unitog as a seamstress.

Helga was preceded in death by her parents; Erich and Anna Altermann, brother Heinz Alterman, and a granddaughter Danyel Wells.

Survivors include 3 children: Christina Wells (Patrick), Richard Salsbury (Stacy) and Patrick Salsbury. 7 grandchildren; Dallas Wells (Amanda), Tulsa Wells, Christl Brownlee (Larry), Kyla Salsbury (Casey), Erika Salsbury, Skyler Hinton (Christina) and Miranda Hinton (Tim). As well as 11 great-grandchildren; Dayton, Fenix, Braxton, Mekenna, Brooklyn, Brhett, Alice, Aubri, Ashton, Sophia and Regean.

Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO.