Edgar Helms

Edgar Loren Helms, 92, of Linn, died Oct. 17, 2020, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

He was born May 13, 1928, the sixth child of Herman and Bertha (Moorman) Helms at rural Linn. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church and attended Immanuel Lutheran School, graduating from the 8th grade.

On March 9, 1951, he was drafted into the Army where he served for one year and nine months, also serving overseas in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 8, 1952, and started farming on his parents’ farm. He was united in marriage to Betty Ann Meier on Oct. 18, 1953, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, rural Palmer. The couple had 3 children, Gary, Sharon and Mark.

He retired from farming in 2000 and continued living on the family farm until being admitted to the Linn Community Nursing Home.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and served in many different capacities including mixed choir, men’s club and LLL.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Betty in 2012; daughter, Sharon Ruth Helms; son, Mark William; and five brothers and one sister.

Survivors include son, Gary, of Clay Center; two grandsons, two great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Lois Meier, of Alliance, Neb., Sonya Meier, of Clyde.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, west of Linn. Masks are recommended. Pastor Richard Rikli will officiate. Amanda Beikmann is the organist and the congregation will sing “The Lord is My Shepherd,” “I Am But a Stranger Here” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.”

Pallbearers will be Herbert Hartman, Harvey Helms, Alan Helms, Doug Beikmann, Scott Helms and Kevin Helms. Honorary pallbearers are Brantlee Helms and Kwinlee Helms.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A memorial fund is established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Washington County News • Oct. 22, 2020