Robert William Helms, 92 of Elgin, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home under the care of the Gundersen Palmer Hospice of West Union, Iowa. He was born April 29, 1933 to Marshall and Margaret (Erhart) Helms in Brainard, Iowa.
Throughout the years, Robert farmed, delivered Winnebago RVs to dealerships across the Midwest and hauled papers for the Waterloo Courier and the Ag & Truck Magazine. He enjoyed talking with friends at the Guppy C-Store and being an Amateur Radio Operator. Robert made sure his sons got to see most of the country West of the Mississippi as they were growing up.
Surviving Robert are his sons, Monte Helms of Elgin, Iowa, Dr. Greg (Tracy Martineau) Helms of Corvallis, Oregon and Nathan Helms of Elgin, Iowa.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Margaret Helms; and one sister, Peggy Strong.
There are no services planned at this time.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elgin, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.