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John D. Helming
July 20, 1937 - March 26, 2024
John D. Helming, 87, of Fort Myers, FL, on March 26, 2024, passed on to heaven, surrounded by family and friends after a short illness.
His Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. at Runge Mortuary and Crematory. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
John was born July 20, 1937, in Iowa City, IA, to Katherine Getty Helming and Paul Getty. He was raised in Cedar Rapids, IA, and graduated from Franklin High School in 1955 and Coe College in 1959. He worked diligently for Iowa Securities which became Norwest Mortgage and then Wells Fargo, until his retirement in 1993. John married Sharon B. Helming in 1962 and enjoyed forty eight years of marriage.
He enjoyed a good cup of coffee, good company, and a good laugh. On sunny days John enjoyed golfing and if he had good cards, he enjoyed playing bridge. With his wife he traveled to Europe and made friends and memories to return with. He was fluent in German and had a repertoire of quips from French and Spanish. He enjoyed music, history, and theater. After retirement he crafted an elaborate model train board, which he donated to the German American Center and it has been exhibited for the public, though his grandchildren were the first to enjoy it. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to those who knew him well.
He joins his parents; his sister, Janet Thorin; his wife Sharon; and his son Eric Helming, in peaceful rest, remembered by the many who loved them.
Those celebrating his life are his daughter, Alison Helming Loescher; granddaughter, Amelia Loescher (of Bettendorf) Jodi Helming; and grandsons: Logan and Payson Helming (of East Meadow, New York).
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory838 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
Jun
8
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory838 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
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