Helen Johanningmeier

Helen Johanningmeier, 89, of North Edwards Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away December 13, 2009 at her home. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2009, 11:00 AM, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with Pastor Richard von Steinman officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Helen was born to Christopher Charles Edgar and Amelia Louise (Kahm) Kuegele on January 26, 1920 in Hickory, North Carolina. She married Charles Johanningmeier on December 25, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. Helen worked as a bookkeeper for five years. They moved to Carlsbad in 1947 where she remained the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles E. Johanningmeier. Survivors include two sons: Charles W. Johanningmeier and wife, Barbara of Washington and Robert A. Johanningmeier of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Bonnie Kassner and husband, Clyde of Oklahoma; five grandchildren; two brothers, Theodore Kuegele and Alan Kiegele. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.