Celeste Bultman Obituary

The passing of Celeste Bultman of Aurora, Iowa occurred on November 12, 2026. Celeste is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Helling and Ursula Helling (Pollmiller); her husband William L. Bultman; her daughter Janet; her granddaughter Larissia Bultman; and her siblings, Roger Helling, Bill Helling and Rosemary Menke.

She is survived by: her children, Mary Harrison (Doug) of Mt. Pleasant, Randy Bultman (Mary) of Avondale, Mel Bultman (Laura) of Marengo, John Bultman (Amy) of Ankeny, Shawn Bultman (Renee) of Hampton and Faye Ellis (Mike) of Ankeny; and her brother Don Helling (Katie) of Donnellson. She is also survived by 10 Grandchildren; 6 Step Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; 13 Step Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Schmitz Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Memorial Fund: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Suncrest Hospice of Ames & the Madrid Home for the Aging.