In Memory Of
Helen Germann
1921
2016
Helen Germann
June 9, 1921 — October 10, 2016
Helen L. Germann, 95, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City. A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 17, at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the First Presbyterian Church 113 W. 5th Street Junction City, KS 66441 or to Homestead Assisted Living 1923 Little Kitten Ave. Manhattan, KS 66503.
Helen was born June 9, 1921, in Elk County, Kansas the daughter of William Harvey and Hazel VanBuskirk.
Helen attended school in Howard, KS. In 1942, she married Wilford Hubbell, who she met at a block party in Howard. Wilford and Helen lived in California where Wilford was stationed there with the United States Army. In 1943, she gave birth to twin girls. Sharon Nadine and Karen Louise. Tragically, both infants died hours after birth as they were born prematurely. Wilford served in World War II and was killed in combat in Belgium France in 1944. Following Wilford's death, Helen lived with her parents in Howard and worked in the ASCS Office there. In 1957, Helen was introduced to Fred Germann and they were married in 1959 at the First United Methodist Church in Howard. They settled on Humboldt Creek Road outside of Junction City. They have two daughters, Debra Germann-Taylor, Manhattan and Lisa Germann-Williams, Junction City, three grandchildren, Tyler Williams, Deja and Jonathon Taylor and one son-in-law Johnny Taylor.
Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City, where she served as an elder and a deacon. Helen kept the books and cooked for the men who worked on the farm. Many of them cited her meals as one of the best perks of the job. In 1974, Helen and Fred were recognized as Kansas Master Farmer and Homemaker. She was active in the Extension Homemakers Unit and the Kansas Cowbelles. She was also a member of the Rebekahs. Helen and Fred traveled extensively for pleasure and for business throughout the United States and overseas. Helen was a modest woman whose greatest pleasure was caring for her family and in particular, her grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred, one brother Chester VanBuskirk and one son-in-law Larry Williams.
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Helen was born June 9, 1921, in Elk County, Kansas the daughter of William Harvey and Hazel VanBuskirk.
Helen attended school in Howard, KS. In 1942, she married Wilford Hubbell, who she met at a block party in Howard. Wilford and Helen lived in California where Wilford was stationed there with the United States Army. In 1943, she gave birth to twin girls. Sharon Nadine and Karen Louise. Tragically, both infants died hours after birth as they were born prematurely. Wilford served in World War II and was killed in combat in Belgium France in 1944. Following Wilford's death, Helen lived with her parents in Howard and worked in the ASCS Office there. In 1957, Helen was introduced to Fred Germann and they were married in 1959 at the First United Methodist Church in Howard. They settled on Humboldt Creek Road outside of Junction City. They have two daughters, Debra Germann-Taylor, Manhattan and Lisa Germann-Williams, Junction City, three grandchildren, Tyler Williams, Deja and Jonathon Taylor and one son-in-law Johnny Taylor.
Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City, where she served as an elder and a deacon. Helen kept the books and cooked for the men who worked on the farm. Many of them cited her meals as one of the best perks of the job. In 1974, Helen and Fred were recognized as Kansas Master Farmer and Homemaker. She was active in the Extension Homemakers Unit and the Kansas Cowbelles. She was also a member of the Rebekahs. Helen and Fred traveled extensively for pleasure and for business throughout the United States and overseas. Helen was a modest woman whose greatest pleasure was caring for her family and in particular, her grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred, one brother Chester VanBuskirk and one son-in-law Larry Williams.
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