Service Information
Helen M. Buerkle, age 90, of Fairfax passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Courage Cottage in Morris, Minnesota.
Private Family Memorial Service will be Monday, April 5, 2021, 10:30 A.M. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery.
Obituary
Helen Marie Buerkle was born on June 27, 1930, in Cleveland, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Henry and Wealthy (Sapp) Baer. Helen was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Cleveland, Minnesota, and graduated with honors from the Cleveland High School Class of 1948. She furthered her education at Mankato State University, earning her degree in Elementary Education and Art.
On August 1, 1953, Helen was united in marriage to Raymond Buerkle at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax. They were blessed with two daughters, Rebecca Ann and Jayne Lanette. Helen taught elementary education and art for 34 years in Franklin, Minnesota. Helen and Raymond shared 60 years of marriage when he passed away on December 27, 2013.
Helen enjoyed gardening, fishing, art, and classic car shows with her husband. They also attended many auctions. She loved to drive her car. After retirement she was a care giver for Raymond for 11 years until he went into the nursing home.
When she needed assistance with her daily care, Helen became a resident of the Courage Cottage in Morris and passed away there on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the age of 90 years. Blessed be her memory.
Helen is survived by her:
Children, Rebecca Olson and her husband, Tom of Fairfax, MN, and
Jayne Ruschmeyer and her husband, Ralph of Buffalo Lake, MN;
6 Grandchildren;
6 Great-Grandchildren;
Brother, Ronald and Celeste Baer of CT;
Many Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Wealthy Baer; Husband, Raymond Buerkle; Sisters, Margaerite, Mary Joan and Betty.
Brenda Janni says
My sympathies & sorry for your loss.
Becky says
Thank you Brenda – Becky
Audrey says
She was a wonderful teacher!!! My daughter had her when she was in school. I loved seeing her!! She will be missed!!!!
Joy Friton says
My Deepest Sympathy to the family, I remembered her when she came to Maynards grocery !
Cindy says
Aunt Helen, I remember when you would take us down to Stony Lake we would run around and you would fish. Becky and Jayne my symphony to you both.
Tim grunke says
Our sympathy on your loss. God bless
Larry and Joan Anderson says
Jayne and family;
Condolences on your Mom’s passing from this earth. So much love and so many memories to sustain you.
Craig Kinney says
My mother (Betty Kinney-Helen’s sister) enjoyed talking to Helen on the phone and having lunch with her in St. Peter when Helen was shopping there. When Betty got was hospitalized several years ago and Helen could no longer drive, Helen had her driver take her all the way to Owatonna to see her sister, Betty. Our family has fond memories of Aunt Helen.
Rebecca Olson says
Thanks Craig!