Robert Dennis Helm

May 30, 2013

Robert Dennis Helm, age 77, of South Haven died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel with the Rev. Michael Nelson officiating. A time to gather with the family will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel. Robert Dennis Helm, the son of Charles and Lorraine (Lehman) Helm, was born on September 19, 1935, at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. He grew up and attended school in the South Minneapolis area. Robert was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On August 23, 1970, Robert was united in marriage to Bernice Voight. Together they have made their home in the South Haven area. He was employed by Minnesota Roadways for over 20 years and retired in 2008 at the age of 72. He loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed playing pool, and pull tabs. When Robert was younger he enjoyed bowling, softball, boxing, track, basketball, and gymnastics. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bernice Helm of South Haven, children, Robert Helm II of South Haven, Cassie Janisch (Todd Roy) of Annandale, Cyndi (Brian) Gardner of Sartell, Chantel (Joe) Carter of Silver Bay, Candi Helm (Shawn Huikko) of Annandale, 12 grandchildren, Kilea, Stephanie, Derek, Sabrina, Skylar, Janai, Blayne, Duncan, Emily, Erica, Michael, Mitchell and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Denise (Dee Dee) Marrone, infant granddaughter, Kylianne Elizabeth Helm, parents, brothers, Charles (Bud) Helm, Lloyd Helm and Michael (Mickey) Helm.