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Keith Ervin Helm, Jr.

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Keith Ervin Helm Jr., born December 4, 1960 in Nürnberg, Germany, passed away July 12, 2017 on his beloved mother's birthday. Keith bravely fought multiple myeloma for over 3 years. He was an accomplished electrician for over 25 years and was the owner of Helm Electric Contractors, Inc. Keith spent the early years of his life in Italy and Germany with his family. Later, he moved to Stuttgart, Arkansas and then as an adult relocated to Bentonville, Arkansas where he operated his business. Keith was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sophie and Willie Türk of Amberg, Germany; his uncle, Heinz Türk of Amberg, Germany, who he considered his big brother. Surviving are his loving mother, Gertaud "Trudy" Helm-Montpetit; his stepfather, Edward J. Montpetit and his sister, Jessica Montpetit. Keith is also survived by the following family members; uncle, John (Sabrina) Bauml of Maui, Hawaii, aunt, Ella (Bill) Campana of Cleveland, Ohio aunt, Marga (Kent) Quirey, whom he also considered his big sister, of Evansville, IN; cousins, Karen Martines, Susan Orcutt, Lisa Campana and Billy Campana, all of Ohio, Sascha Bauml of Hawaii, Harris Howerton, Jr. and Sarah Howerton, both of Evansville, IN, Germaine Drummond of Florida and many more loving family members. A funeral mass was held in his honor in Louisville, Kentucky on July 16, 2017. Keith made us proud and will always be missed and loved by all of his family.

Published July 22, 2017

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