Apr 19, 2023

Gary Wayne Helms

Posted Apr 19, 2023 8:53 PM

Gary Wayne Helms, 67, died April 17, 2023, in Topeka, KS.  He was born on August 11, 1955, in Washington, KS, the son of Edgar and Betty (Meier) Helms. 

Gary grew up in rural Linn. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and was a Class of 1973 graduate of Linn High School where he participated in track and basketball. After high school, he attended Concordia College in Seward, NE. 

Gary worked as a carpenter for many years. In 1988, Gary moved his family to Clay Center. He was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was currently a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Gary enjoyed music and played his trumpet for many church and holiday events.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

Survivors:
Son: Scott Helms and girlfriend Amber of Manhattan, KS
Son: Kevin Helms and wife Chelsie of Clay Center, KS
2 Grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Minister: Pastor Paul Tessaro

Burial: 2 PM Wednesday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Linn, KS

Visitation: 3-7 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:  Clay County Hospital Foundation c/o the funeral home