Darwin Helmer Obituary
Darwin Helmer, born on May 3, 1939, passed away on November 9, 2026. Darwin leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darwin Helmer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Colin LeRoy and Gertrude Mae Helmer (Cripe); his friend Ron Walters; his wife Norma Jane Porter of Evart; and his grandson Tanner.
He is survived by: his former wife Sharon C. McNeilly; his cousin Jeff; his daughters, Annette Dargitz and Marcie Peglow (Bob); his stepchildren, Matthew Smaltz (Sandy), Andrew Smaltz (Trisha), Colleen Jones and Paul Smaltz; and his brother Gordon Helmer (Doni). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; as well as many extended family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM. A burial will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Forest Hill Cemetery (6 Mile Rd, Evart, MI 49631).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Corewell Health Hospice.
