PLAINS – William K. "Bill" Helms, age 77, died Wednesday evening, November 16, 2011, at his Plains, Kansas, residence.

He was born August 22, 1934, at Redding, Ohio, the son of Robert and Catherine (Weaver) Helms. As a young boy he attended the Redding school system. After his schooling he began his career in construction living in several locations including South Dakota. In 2003 he moved to Plains where he has made his home.

He was a member of the Plains Christian Church. Bill enjoyed fishing, in particular for walleye, and spending time with his family and friends.

In 1964, he married Marilyn Dianne Pierce at Springfield, Tennessee. She survives.

Other survivors include:
Two sons, Timothy Helms of Rapid City, South Dakota
Mark Vonholle of Jacksonville, Oregon

Four daughters, Tammy Bergdall of Cimarron, Kansas
Tina Andera of Cheyenne, Wyoming
Teresa Morgan of Roseville, California
Rita Jeffer of Hayward, California

Four brothers, Bob Helms of Florida
Dan Helms of Ohio
Paul Helms of South Carolina
Roger Helms of Kentucky

Two sisters, Janet Mayer of Michigan
Betty Honerlaw of Ohio

Eleven grandchildren One great-grandchild

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son William Kenneth "Kenny" Helms Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Dianne Helms; one brother, Don Helms; and two sisters, Pauline Daniels and Violet Horton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Plains Christian Church with Pastor Rich O'Toole presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Cremation will follow the funeral services.

The family would welcome memorials to the Plains Christian Church in care of the funeral home.