Helms, Virgil Carl b. 14 Apr 1943 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 8 Jul 2011: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Helms, Virgil Carl
Born	14 Apr 1943	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Died	8 Jul 2011
Obituary	9 Jul 2011
Appleton Post Crescent
Virgil Carl "Woody" Helms Jr., 68, Little Chute, died Friday, July 8, 2011, at Parkside Care Center. He was born April 14, 1943, in Appleton, to the late Virgil and Rosemary "Mutzie" (Dercks) Helms Sr. Carl married Joanie Hooyman at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly on July 22, 1963. He retired as a foreman at the New Page Mill in 2005. Family was very important to Carl. Whether it was lovingly caring for his wife, babysitting his grandchildren, or attending their various sporting events, he was happy to be there. He also enjoyed time spent at his vacation homes in Little Silver Lake and Teakwood Village in Largo, Fla. Carl liked to fish and play cribbage. He loved time spent with his faithful companion, Buster. Carl is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Joanie; children, Brad (Sue) Helms; Amy (Jody) Freund; Missy (Keith) VandeLeygraaf, Kaukauna; and Niki (Mike) Wnek, Fremont; grandchildren, Brittany and Breanna Freund, Chelsea, Morgan and Tanner Helms, and Kent and Ethan VandeLeygraaf; siblings, Linda (Jerry) Vandenberg, Tim (Kathy) Helms; mother-in-law, Lorraine Hooyman; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Elaine (Allen) Lamers, Dennis (Jane) Hooyman, Gary (Betty Jo) Hooyman, Karl (Barb) Hooyman, Mary (Carl) Ness, Rose (Chris) Conner, Jeff (Barb) Hooyman and Cheryl (John) Golden. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leo Hooyman. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2 p.m. until time of Mass at 5 p.m. The Rev. James Hablewitz will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery. For on-line condolences, please visit www.oconnellfh.com. The family thanks Dr. Steven Hagens, the caring staff of Parkside Care Center, Heartland Hospice, his many family and friends, especially his Wednesday visitors Jim, Tom, Bruce and Jim. Carl -- For all we have been through, I was blessed to have such a caring husband. Love, Joanie. Dad - Our dad was a loving, gentle father, who was so very patient, Brad's best friend and the ever-protective father of his three daughters. We believe that the dear Lord made sure that our dad walked through the gates of heaven. Your kids Grandpa Woody - "So they needed an angel, they took the best, free from pain, now you can rest." You inspired us to do so much and always will continue to inspire us. We love you and will miss you. Your grandchildren. O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME 201 E. Main Street Little Chute 788-6237 Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 9 to July 10, 2011
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Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

Father	Helms, Virgil, b. 21 Sep 1922, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 14 Apr 1998, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 75 years)
Mother	Dercks, Rosemary, b. 19 May 1921, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 21 Nov 1994, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 73 years)
Family ID	F28589	Group Sheet \| Family Chart