Henry Helmerichs of Summerfield, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.  He was born June 7, 1931 to George and Hilsa (Evers) Helmerichs in Haxtun, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ethelene; three daughters, Lola Detweiler and  husband, Wayne; Valerie Crawford and husband, John, Velda Meyer and husband, Steve; two sons, Harlo Helmerichs and wife Brenda; Jim Helmerichs and wife Janet, 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and number 21 is due in July; sister Johanna McMahon.

Services 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church, Summerfield, Kansas. Officiating Pastor Greg Stuckwisch.  Visitation on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry  Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Interment at the Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, Kansas. Memorials to the First Lutheran Church, Summerfield, Kansas.  On line condolence may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com