Helmer Frank Edberg

Helmer Frank Edberg ObituaryFelch- Helmer F. Edberg, 88, of Felch, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich.
He was born on June 16, 1937, in Ralph, Mich., son of the late Helmer Y. and Kristina (Paulic) Edberg. Helmer was a graduate of Felch High School. After high school, Helmer attended Michigan State University; he then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he became a B-52 Commander. Helmer later rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He married Johney Snow on December 17, 1959, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, and they have resided in Felch since 1989.
He is survived by his wife Johney; two daughters, Vinvela (Randie) Jones, Merced, Calif. and Teri (Tom) Mattson, Quinnesec, Mich.; one sister, Delorus Burton, Leland, Mich.; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, including KrissAnne (David) Dennocenzo and Billy (Kathy) Dean.
In addition to his parents, Helmer was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Lee Dean and a brother-in-law, Kenny Dean.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Pinecrest, the staff at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, as well as his special caregiver, Cindy Vuorinen, whom he loved like his own daughter. They would also like to express a special thank you to Joe and Elizabeth Basso for their visits and prayers.
In accordance with Helmer's wishes, private family services will be held.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Helmer's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Helmer's legacy of life.
Felch- Helmer F. Edberg, 88, of Felch, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, Powers, Mich.
He was born on June 16, 1937, in Ralph, Mich., son of the late Helmer Y. and Kristina (Paulic) Edberg. Helmer was a graduate of Felch High School. After high school, Helmer attended Michigan St