Helen M. Barnes

Helen M. Barnes, 99, of Rushmore, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at her home.

She was born June 25, 1925, in Columbus Grove to Jacob and Selina (Brand) Schaad. On November 6, 1943, she married Richard M. Barnes who preceded her in death on March 28, 1994.

Helen is survived by her children, Jim (Trisha) Barnes of Cairo, Terry (Jerry) Clark of Wapakoneta, Susan Feathers of Ft. Jennings and Dana (Trish) Barnes, of Texas; and a sister, Hilda Mumma of Ada. She is also survived by grandchildren, Rick Barnes, Alan Barnes, Dawn Barnes, Wendy (Greg) Schlenker, Andy (Danielle) Clark, Jaime Feathers, Jonathan (Kat) Barnes and Samantha (Jonathan) Goldberg; great-grandchildren, Corey, Micah, Danielle, Jessica, Lexie, Cody, Jacob, Alec and Sydney; step-grandchildren, Jim, David, Tim, Jason, Heather, Shaunda and Ryan; step-great-grandchildren, Ciera and Seth; and numerous cousins in Switzerland

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Selina Schaad; brothers, Martin Schaad, Ralph Schaad and Elmer Schaad; sisters, Ethel Sobosly, Rosalie Mericle and Florence Schaad; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Neiford; a great-grandson, Michel; and a grandson, Dana.

Helen retired from KP Manufacturing after working there 25 years. She had also worked as a greeter at Meijer, retiring in 2018, after 23 years. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Delphos. She was an avid sports fan of the Detroit Tigers, The Chicago Blackhawks and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Helen’s parents who immigrated from Switzerland are recognized on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor in Ellis Island, New York.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, August 16. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m.  following the visitation at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos. Dr. David A. Baillie will be officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

It was Helen’s request that everyone wear their favorite sports jersey for visitation and funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delphos Trinity Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.