Donald G. Helmick

July 6, 1925 - December 9, 2015

Donald G. Helmick, 90, of Marion, Iowa passed away December 9, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 6, 1925 in Mark, Iowa to Harmon and Faye Dabney Helmick. He married Mary Lou Francis on November 12, 1955 in Stiles, Iowa. Donald was the Vice President and General Manager at P.E.S. Incorporated in Marion. He was a member of Post #298 of the American Legion in Marion and was affiliated with the Peace Christian Reformed Church. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou Helmick; two sons, Jeffrey (Cindy) Helmick of Stone City, Iowa, Jerry (Joyce) Helmick of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; three daughters Valerie (special friend Julia Dye) Helmick of Olin, Iowa, Vickie (Jeff) Linsley of Sacramento, California, Melia (Edward) Fillmore of Springdale, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and a brother, Kyle (Sue) Helmick of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Wendy Helmick; two brothers, Jewell and IO Helmick; and two sisters, Willadean Archer and Genevieve Helmick. A memorial service with luncheon following will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, 6600 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Graveside services with burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield, Iowa. Military rites will be performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion in Bloomfield. The family would like to give a special thank you to Unity Point Hospice of Marion. Memorials have been established to the Peace Christian Reformed Church in Cedar Rapids, the Stiles Christian Church in Stiles, Iowa, or to the donors wish.