Helen L. King

Helen L. King, age 93, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Trustwell Living at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus, Ohio.

Helen was born on November 27, 1932, in Oceola, Ohio, to Franklin L. and Lillie Mae (Nelson) Tschanen. Helen married William V. “Si” King on April 19, 1953, and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2010.

Helen is survived by her children, Kevin (Susan) King of Westerville, Cathleen (Howard) Schmidt of Round Hill, VA; grandchildren: Lillie Schmidt, Timothy (Olivia) Schmidt, Ian Schmidt, GraceAnna Schmidt, Tyler King, and Bryan King, along with 2 great grandchildren: Ruth and Helen, and many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Edward “Buster” Tschanen, and 2 sisters, Inez Dunkel and Artie Housley.

Helen graduated from Holmes Liberty High School in 1950. She went on to work for many years as a cake baker and decorator, a cook for Holmes Liberty School, and for Sew Nice in Upper Sandusky. Helen attended Epworth U.M. Church.

Helen was an avid quilter, lifelong learner, and she was always generous with her time – helping anyone she could.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 23, at the Nevada Cemetery, and will be officiated by Helen’s beloved son-in-law, Howard Schmidt.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trustwell Living at Carlisle Place, Sew Nice Kids Camp, Holmes Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., or Crawford County Council on Aging, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.