Helen Dahmer

Helen Tylar Runyan Dahmer passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at age 99.  She was preceded in death by husbands Forest Dahmer and Howard Runyan. Surviving children are Tom Runyan and his wife Janice; Judy Ullmann; Kathy O'Neill; and Julie Kyger. Son Mike Cleveland and daughter Jan Larrabee preceded her in death.

Helen enjoyed traveling with friends and family having visited China, New Zealand, and Australia, numerous cruises, and many years of RVing across the country, Alaska and Mexico.

She was a long-time member of All Saint's Episcopal Church, TOPS, Dianas, and Nevada Country Club, and in earlier years was a member of the Ladies Golf Association. She was a proud member of the Rowdy Bunch.

During her working life, Helen worked at a title company, owned and operated the House of Fabrics, assisted her husband in ownership of Dahmer Electric, was a master seamstress, and an amazing cook and baker, especially pies. She also had a realtor's license and sold real estate for Haggan Realty.

Helen has 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Her zest for enjoying life with friends and family was unequaled.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Vernon County Cancer Relief or Nevada Animal Shelter.

Visitation will be held at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with the service to follow at 11:00 am with Father Jim Lile officiating.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen Dahmer, please visit our floral store.