In Loving Memory
Drucilla Ann (Harmon) Helle
July 3, 1944 - June 1, 2022

VISITATION
Thursday, June 23, 2022
4:30 - 6:00 P.M.
Lutheran Church of Hope
Ankeny, Iowa

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Thursday, June 23, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Following the visitation
Lutheran Church of Hope
Ankeny, Iowa

Drucilla Ann Harmon Helle was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on July 3rd, 1944 to the parents of Sterling and Jean (Freie) Harmon.

Drucilla graduated from Humboldt High School in 1962 and went to work for Northwestern Bell. She married Eugene Helle in 1962, later divorced, and had two sons, Scott and Shad. In 1968 they moved to Fenton, Iowa where they owned Gene's Locker. For about 4 years in the 80's Drucilla owned a used clothing and craft store called the Mercantile. She then sold the store and attended Iowa Lakes Community College earning an AA and AS degrees. From there she moved to Ames, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University earning a bachelor's degree in Social Work. After graduation, she began work at Mary Greeley as a Social Worker retiring in 2010. After retiring she moved to Ankeny with her beloved dog, Yoshi.

During her time living in Fenton she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and VBS at St. John's Lutheran Church, singing in the Fenton Community Chorus, a Den Mother, attending the Federated Women's Club, playing 500 with her friends and always enjoyed helping with Sweet Corn Days. When she moved to Ankeny she still enjoyed doing things with her work friends known as the YaYa Sisterhood. She also met some great friends in Ankeny where they enjoyed spending time and playing games. She belonged to the Women's Connection group in Des Moines.

Drucilla leaves behind two sons Scott (Jenny) Helle of Esko, Minnesota and Shad (Tara) Helle of Emmetsburg, Iowa. A sister, Linda Carlson, of Windom, Minnesota, and a brother, Tom (Judy) Harmon of Missouri. 10 Grandchildren, 4 Great- Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews, and her beloved dog, Yoshi. Along with many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling and Jean Harmon and a brother-in-law, Wayne Carlson.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home