Herman J. Helming, 76, Algiers

Herman J. Helming, 76, of Algiers, Indiana, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Herman was born in Celestine, Indiana, on March 20, 1949, to Theodore and Theresa (Verkamp) Helming.

For most of his life, he was a member of St. Isidore Parish – St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana, and, most recently, of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, Indiana.

He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a beekeeper who also raised quail and chickens. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing and watching baseball, basketball, and golf. He loved playing cards with his buddies and spending time at Patoka Lake, better known to many as “Helming Lake”.  He was quite adventurous and active, with an interest in science, history, astronomy, and music, among many others.

Surviving is his companion, Janice Bieker of Jasper; four children, Cheryl (Robert) Welp of Celestine, Randall Helming of Dubois, Amy Helming of Celestine, and Brett (Rachael) Helming of Dubois; seven grandchildren, Kelsey (Shawn) Boger, Brittany (Brendan) Bell, Toren (Shayla) Land, Javyer (Alyssia) Land, Mason Land, Ava Helming and Collin Helming; three great grandchildren, Romy Land, Stella Boger, and Emma Bell, two sisters, Ann (Jerry) Summers, Celestine, IN, Mary Lou (Ralph) Sermersheim, Wickliffe; one brother, Eugene (Marcia) Helming, Celestine; one sister-in-law, Betty Helming of Celestine; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are an infant daughter, infant grandson, Kaden, and one brother, Charles Helming.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Herman J. Helming will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Patoka Lake or to Indiana State Parks, or to your favorite property through the IN.gov website.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.

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