Memorial
Helen Theresa Possehl, 88, of Springville, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, at ProMedica Care Nursing Home (ManorCare) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial to follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Helen T. Possehl, under the video tab starting at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 15th.
Helen was born on June 15, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Jan and Mary Barton. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus High School with the class of 1952 and began working in customer service. Helen was united in marriage to Francis Possehl on August 18, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Springville, Iowa. Helen was involved with her husband at the Shriners, Legion and liked working the voting polls in Springville. She enjoyed visitors, and always kept a candy dish on hand. Helens greatest love was spending time with her family, especially holiday gatherings. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.
She is survived by her husband, Francis Possehl of Springville, IA; three sons, Randy (Cindy Spray), Rick, and John; three granddaughters, Brittany, Kasi (Cameron Bading), and April; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, John; two sisters, Mary and Adeline.
The family would like to thank the staff at ProMedica Care Nursing Home (ManorCare) and Mercy Hospice for the great care given to Helen.
In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family.