- Date Of Birth: April 11, 1928
- Date Of Death: February 12, 2021
- State: Nebraska
Helen Arlene was born April 11, 1928 in Laurel, Nebraska to Jay Leroy and Bessie Wilhelmina (Voss) Ryan.
On June 9, 1949, Helen married Donald Wiedeman in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She worked at Dale Electronics in the manufacturing of airplane batteries.
Helen was a strong, independent woman who adored her family and friends. She had a kind heart and never missed the opportunity to help others. Helen loved to bake, embroidery, and quilt. She decorated the most beautiful, detailed Christmas sugar cookies for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helen loved to talk with family and friends.
At her church, Helen served on the Ladies Aid and never missed a Sunday church service. She volunteered at the local food pantry and the election polls. Helen was an avid member of the Valley Vagabonds camping group and loved her trips.
She is survived by her daughters Jeanne (Jim) McClure of Norfolk and Julie (Curtis) Klein of Lincoln, daughter-in-law Vicky Wiedeman of Norfolk, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Wiedeman, son Ron Wiedeman, grandson Keaton Alan Klein, and siblings.
