Robert Helms of Herculaneum passed away last Friday at the age of 82.

He was a retired supervisor from Dow Chemical Corporation in Pevely, a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, Elks Lodge #1721, and Joachim Golf Club. He loved to fish, play cards, and was known as a devoted family man.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law Kathy Helms of Festus; grandchildren Robby Helms of Herculaneum, and Kasey (D.J.) Sullivan of Festus; great-grandchildren Reece Helms, Remi Helms, Rush Sullivan, and Dru Sullivan; and brothers Jerry Helms of Branson, Missouri, Larry Helms of Pevely, and Stanley Helms of Herculaneum.

The funeral service for Robert Helms is tomorrow afternoon at 2 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus. Burial is in Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart.

Visitation is this tomorrow morning from 10 until the time of service at 2 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.

Memorials in his memory are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

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