Daniel John Helmkamp, 85, of Marion, KY. died Monday March 26, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church, Clinton Masonic Lodge of Princeton, KY, served as Grand Marshall For Eastern Star in Kentucky for 2004 and 2005 and served as District Deputy Grand Master for Grand Lodge of Kentucky for 2005-2006. Mr. Helmkamp also loved woodworking, golf, swimming and travel.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Helmkamp of Marion, KY.; children, Daniel Helmkamp of Wauseon, OH., Claudia Helmkamp of Toledo, OH. and Charlotte Helmkamp of Nevada; stepchildren, Ronnie (Teresa) Beavers of Marion, KY., Pam (Randall) Turley of Marion, KY. and Patty (Baron) Guess of Marion, KY.; sister, Donna Hoffmeister of Maryland; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, Henry and Gertrude Helmkamp and stepson, Donnie Beavers.
Services are scheduled for 11 AM Thursday March 29, 2018 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. with interment in Oddfellas Cemetery in Morganfield, KY. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Masonic Rites will be held Wednesday night at the funeral home.