Walter Helmerich
Walter Helmerich | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 23, 1923 |
| Died | January 10, 2012 (aged 88) |
| Spouse | Peggy Dow |
| Children | 5 sons |
| Father | Walter Helmerich II |
| Relatives | Charles Francis Colcord (grandfather) |
Walter Helmerich III (January 23, 1923 – January 10, 2012) was an American oil businessman from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was born on January 23, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Walter Helmerich II, co-founder of Helmerich & Payne (H&P) and Cadijah Colcord, daughter of Charles Francis Colcord.[1][2]
He joined H&P in 1950, became president in 1960, and oversaw the company's growth into a multinational drilling company.[2]
He was CEO of (H&P) until 1989, when his son, Hans Helmerich, took over.[2] He was H&P chairman of H&P until 2011.[2]
Helmerich had intended to be a teacher, but in 1950 he met the Hollywood actress Peggy Dow.[3] His father persuaded him to got to Harvard Business School.[3] In 1951, he married Peggy Dow, and they had five sons.[1]
He died on January 10, 2012 at the age of 88.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Obituary for Walter H. Helmerich III at Stanleys Funeral & Cremation Service". www.stanleysfuneralhome.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Tuttle, D Ray (January 10, 2012). "Walt Helmerich dies at 88". The Journal Record. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ a b Oklahoma, Voices of. "Walter Helmerich: Oklahoma Oilman & Philanthropist". Voices of Oklahoma. Retrieved February 10, 2026.