David Richard Helmert

Friday, February 5, 2016
David Richard Helmert

David Richard Helmert, age 89, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 at the Prescott Country View. He was born on July 5, 1926 at Altus, Ark., the son of Hordel and Ora Annison Helmert. He worked as a truck driver for List & Clark prior to retirement. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He married Dawn Helmert who preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 2013. He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Linda Senkevech, two brothers and a sister. Dave was a member of the V.F.W., Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, Mirza Shrine and Hospital Dad's. He is survived by a step-son Jimmey Murr, four step-daughters: Karen Morris, Teri Smith, Sandra Reynolds and Jenny Pearce, numerous grand, great and great great grandchildren.

Memorial graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 216 at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Mirza Hospital Dads. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.