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Clarence R. 'Sod' Helle Paulding, OH QCWA # 27250 Chapter 121 |
CLARENCE "SOD" R. HELLE, 82, of Paulding, passed away at 9:30 am, Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 at his residence. Born in Paulding, on November 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Frederick H. and Stella F. (Corwin) Helle. He attended a country school through 8th grade, graduated from Paulding High School and served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. in WW II. Clarence was a farmer, but also worked at International Harvester for 24 years and enjoyed amateur radio, fishing, camping & tractors and steam engines. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paulding and Paulding VFW Post #587. On March 8, 1947 he married Marjorie J. Ream, who passed away May 10, 1972. His second wife, Reba Boyer, has also passed away.
He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Barbara (Doug) Morris&Sue Ann (Gene) Dunham; sons, Allan (Cynthia) & Dennis (Joyce); stepdaughter, Linda Williams; companion, Betty Craft; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. his (sic) sister, Ada Danklefsen and brother, Paul have passed away.
You are invited to participate in his funeral service at Antwerp Community Church of the Nazarene at 11 am on Saturday, October 6th, with Rev. Michael Schneider officiating. He will be laid to rest at Saint Paul Cemetery, Paulding, with military honors.You may call Friday, 2-4&7-8 pm, at Dooley Funeral Home and Saturday, one hour prior to services, at the church.The family request donations to Antwerp Community Church. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at http://www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
--- Courtesy of Barbara J. Helle Morris, daughter of Clarence Helle