David Helmer

David Bruce Helmer, 74, of Oshkosh passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. David was born on June 21, 1941 to the late Carl and Fern (Thorton) Helmer. David went into the army at 19 years old and served for 21 years. David married his wife Gwen (Wright) Helmer on May 10, 1991.David worked on a farm before going into the Army at 19. He served in the Army for 21 years before retiring and then became a school bus driver. He enjoyed playing darts, traveling Wisconsin and taking care of his children as well as his cat.David is survived by his wife Gwen (Wright) Helmer, son; Michael Helmer, daughters; Petra (Juan) Ortiz, Angela Helmer, step-daughter; Theresa (Samuel) Becker; siblings, Benjamin (Virginia), Norman (Anne) Helmer, Ellwyn(Carol) Helmer, Charlotte (Jeff) Zielieke, Joanne (Dave) Grainger, mother-in-law, Dorothy Wright; five grand children, and two step grand children, Arriyanna and Ellena. David is further survived by his sibling-in-laws Larry (Doris) Wright, Tom Wright, Cindy (John) Duchatschuk, Steve (Penny) Flemming, Mike Wright, Ted Wright, Jill OBright, and Eric WrightDavid is preceded in death by his first wife Johanna Helmer; father-in-law Leonard Wright SR.; siblings Judy Clem, Robert Helmer, Duwayne Helmer; and Brother-in-law Leonard Wright Jr.A funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral home located on 402 Waugoo Ave, Oshkosh WI, 54901 with Rev. Michael Magnuson officiating. The visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. The family would like to make a special thank you to the Aurora Hospital ICU and 2nd floor staff, the staff at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation, and the staff at Aurora Hospice.A memorial is being established in Davids name.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - East



402 Waugoo Avenue
Oshkosh
WI
54901

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Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - East



402 Waugoo Avenue
Oshkosh
WI
54901

00:00.0
3pm