David "Diesel" M. Helms Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David M. “Diesel” Helms 64, of Poneto, passed away Monday evening September 28, 2020 at his residence. Diesel was born January 29, 1956 in Wells County, to the late Meredith P. Helms and Lettie Maxine (Karrick) Helms. He received an associates degree from Lincoln Tech in Auto and Truck Technology. He had worked at AgBest Cooperative in Montpelier, IN as a chemical applicator. He was also a member of American Legion Post 156 (S.A.L.) in Montpelier. Diesel enjoyed and participated in many area tractor pulls. He was also a member and president of the Bro-Shadow Club of Montpelier, IN. Survivors include a son Nathan D. Helms (Amanda) of Calera, AL; three grandchildren Hannah, Riley, and Avery Helms all of Calera, AL; two brothers Lee W. Helms of Warren, IN, and Neil A. Helms (Rebecca) of Van Buren, IN, along with his girlfriend Billie M. Baublet of Poneto, IN. Diesel was preceded in death by his parents. A service to celebrate Diesel’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday (October 5, 2020) at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Rev. Lyle Breeding officiating. Burial will follow at Mossburg Cemetery in Liberty Center. Visitation will be held on Sunday (October 4, 2020) from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Diesel was most comfortable in a T-shirt, jeans and his hat. The family encourages everyone to dress casual in honor of him. The family requests that fresh cut flowers are not sent due to allergies. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bro-Shadow Club of Montpelier, IN. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for Diesel’s service at the Funeral Home. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the Helms family at www.thomarich.com.

David "Diesel" M. Helms

January 29, 1956 - September 28, 2020