Service Details
His cremation has taken place. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 we are unable to have open service for Helmut, but please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.
W.HELMUT DAHMEN, 81, passed away April 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Ratingen , Germany on June 13, 1938.
In March of 1969 he immigrated to Racine where he started working at Moxness as a Tool and Die maker and he then went on to American Motors. He retired from there in 1988. In 1990 he bought his first Motor coach, and founded HD TRAVEL & TOURS. He drove the Coach throughout the country on many different events but mostly casino trips. He took a lot of pride in his company. Helmut was a past honorary member of the Deutscher Manner Verein and a passive member of the MGV Harmonia.
Helmut enjoyed going on casino trips, his favored saying was “Bingo Sucks.”
He is survived by his wife Renate, his son Klaus (Kimberly) Dahmen, his sister Maria Kuppermann, Step children, David Conis Jr , Pamela Durrah, his grandchildren Nicklaus Dahmen, Nolan Dahmen, Marlena Durrah, and his great-grandson Marquon Kyles Jr. He was preceded in death by his father Wilhelm P. Dahmen, his mother Maria Borchart, brother-in-law Willie Kuppermann.
His cremation has taken place. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 we are unable to have open service for Helmut, but please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.
Sandi Eichler says
RIP Helmut, you will be deeply missed by all who knew you. As a former employee (for years) , I will always think of you when playing BINGO. I’m happy to say, you weren’t just my boss…you were my friend. Sandi
Ron and Sally kurhajec says
Sorry to hear of your loss Ranata. We had a good time on your trips. Stay safe Ron and Sally kurhajec
Christine Booker says
Rest peacefully! Another favorite saying from Helmut if mines was”NO COFFEE NO CAKE” YOU WILL BE MISSED!!😁 SENDING UP PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY RENATE
Louis and Shirley Kramer says
Sorry to hear of Helmut’s passing. Terrible that a proper good bye can’t he had but we
hold you close in our hearts during this difficult time.
Eric Hudson says
So sorry to hear about this. I drove a few trips for Helmut and Renate in the past and they were fair people of good character and integrity. Rest In Peace Helmut.