Helen Louise Wiemer, 95, of Creston, Nebraska, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00 PM, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Creston, with Rev. Doug Zurek and Rev. Brad Birtell officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Creston. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at the church. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook Page. Memorials may be directed to the Creston Rescue Unit or the Creston Pool.

Helen was born on September 18, 1925, to Henry and Hannah (Becher) Kapels. She was baptized on October 11, 1925. Helen grew up in the Creston area, went to school at St. John's Lutheran School (LCMS) and was also confirmed there on April 2, 1939. She graduated with the class of 1943 of Creston High School and then attended the Omaha School of Commerce. She worked at First National Bank in Columbus and the Creston Bank before her marriage. Helen married Ed Wiemer on April 19, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church. They had five children: Gary, Peggy, Glen, Don, and Dave.

After Helen raised her family she went to work at the Farmers Coop Oil Company in Creston. She worked at the Coop sixteen years, five years as manager. After years of farming, she and Ed moved into Creston in 1988.

Helen continued to help on the farm when needed. Every Saturday morning, Helen was baking delicious bread, rolls, and cake with her famous chocolate frosting. Helen was very involved with her children and grandchildren's activities, especially sports. Roses and her flower garden were an enjoyment along with her favorite pastime, embroidering. Every grandchild received a set of embroidered pillowcases and dish towels, also for her many nieces and nephews wedding or shower gifts.

Helen was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Creston and served on various committees. She and Ed always looked forward to an annual vacation in August with the family, but first it had to rain the last week in July.

Helen was most proud of her 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Her strawberry patch was raided often by the grandchildren after swimming at the pool.

Helen is survived by:
Son: Gary (Susie) Wiemer of Elkhorn, NE
Daughter: Peggy (Wayne) Morfeld of Omaha, NE
Son: Glen (Gloria) Wiemer of Creston, NE
Son: Don (Theresa) Wiemer of Creston, NE
Son: Dave Wiemer of Creston, NE
16 Grandchildren
27 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Lois Kapels of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Donna Gosch of Columbus, NE

Helen was preceded in death by:
Parents: Henry & Hannah Kapels
Husband: Ed Wiemer
Sister: Esther (Heino) Siefken
Brother: Elmer (Rose Ellen) Kapels
Brother: Edgar Kapels
Brother: Eldon Kapels
Infant Brother: Arnold Kapels

Service Folder Information
To Helen

- Grandma, great grandma, and mom;
A little poem to you; your family it's from


You are the center of your family,
You bring us together;
We will travel "back home,"
Despite any weather! (I.e. Christmas '09)

You host Thanksgiving, Christmas,
Easter, and more;
You always have your amazing
Chocolate-chip cookies instore.

To the kitchen we gather,
When family is 'round;
Because this is where all the
Scrumptious goodies are found!

You have given so much love
Your entire life through,
May you always know
That we love you too.



In Loving Memory Of

Helen Louise Wiemer

Born
Friday, September 18, 1925
Creston, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:00 PM
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Creston, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Douglas Zurek
Rev. Brad Birtell

Music
Cindy Settje – Organist
"Amazing Grace"
"In The Garden"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"

Casket Bearers
Grant Wiemer
Ed Wiemer
Darin Wiemer
Chad Mustard
Dan Wiemer
Mark Essner

Honorary Casket Bearers
Toni Morfeld
Traci Essner
Kari Morfeld
Dawn Weinandt
Michelle Daharsh
Candice Wiemer
Kalli Mustard
Lindsay Wiemer
Crystal Hassenstab
Marci Leming
Nicole Lucks
Tatum Harris

Interment
Fairview Cemetery
Creston, Nebraska