Ronald “Gail” Helfrich, 90, Plano, Texas, formerly of Columbia City, died at 4 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2024, at Lexington Medical Lodge, Farmersville, Texas.

He was born July 3, 1933. In 1963, he married Sally Eckert, who preceded him in death in 2022.

He is survived by his children, Dr. Ronald G. Helfrich Jr., Albany, N.Y., Cindy Jo (David) Smith, Warren, Todd Alan (Melissa) Helfrich, Rogersville, Tenn., Dennis E. Helfrich, Princeton, Texas, Greg (Debbie) Helfrich, Oklahoma City, Marc (Nancy) Helfrich, Dallas, and Todd Anthony Helfrich, Phoenix; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.