Christopher Jay Helm “ Chris”
March 17, 1965 – July 22, 2022
Age 57
Chris was an employee of Werner Enterprises for 23 years, a member of Council Bluffs American Legion Post #2, and an avid motorcycle rider.
Preceded in death by Clarence and Charlene Helm; brother-in-law Kent Dawson.
Survived by his children Dalton Helm, Kelley Helm, and Kristy Helm (Joe Wiedmeier); grandson Julius Joseph Wiedmeier; siblings Colleen Kay Dawson and Cady Lynn Tebedo; mother of his children Shelley Shockey; many loving friends and relatives.
Visitation Thursday, July 28, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., followed by
Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., at Wildewood Christian Church, 83rd & Giles Road
Memorials to be directed by the family
14 Comments
Ohhh Helm Family… I can’t even begin to express the hurt I feel for you all! Chris was one of the most happy-go-lucky guys I’ve ever known and no matter how much time had passed, he always greeted me with a bear hug. I love you all and will keep you in my prayers!
Thank you so much Royce. You were one of his favorite people of all time. He just adored you!
Thank you Royce!! He was definitely a force to be reconned with!
Very sad news….I met Chris over 3o years ago through one of my best friends…worked with him at Rod Kush’s in the early 90s …he was a great guy and he will be missed by all…Prayers to his family and loved ones..
Hi Ron! Dad talked about Rod Kush and the gang all the time! Thank you for the kind words!
Rest easy Chris, you will be missed. Prayers for your family duringbthis difficult time.
Hi Teresa, thank you for your comment and kind words! Time will heal us, but dad is now healed and thriving
Chris was a kind hearted, gentle giant of a man. My deepest condolences.
Hi Teresa, thank you for your comment and kind words! Time will heal us, but dad is now healed and thriving
Dad always talked a big tough game. But what a teddy bear he was! Thank you
We were STUNNED to hear of Chris’s passing. Chris was a wonderful guy & friend and will be dearly missed, by those that were lucky to call him friend. Godspeed & here’s to riding that Golden Highway in the Sky !!
Hi Mark and Anni, we know he’s up there lapping those who came before him! He always wanted to do some racing!!
So sorry to hear of Chris passing, hugs to all of the Helm family. Chris was a great person to know, always brought a smile to your face. I was honored to call him a friend, we went to school together. He’s now riding Harley’s in heaven! Ride on! Rest easy my friend! ‘83 Bellevue West Thunderbird! Kim O’Hara Sautter
Hi Kim, so good to hear from friends from so long ago! Thank you for your kind words!
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