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Thursday, June 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wayne Helm, 76, of Lake Wales

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Wayne Helm, 76

Wayne Helm of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his residence.

He was born October 20, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late Elmer and Lola Helm; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Wayne was a retired Captain for the Lake Wales Police Department and served with the United States Army in Vietnam. He and his wife, Laura, were fans of the band Alabama and the University of Florida Gators. Before becoming ill, Wayne loved his cigars, going fishing, and playing golf. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Helm; and brother, Gary Helm. He is survived by friends, Don Williams and Hurley “Sonny” Jones; brother-in-law, Kenneth Waski; many special nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and his cats, Peabody and Sherman.

No services are scheduled at this time. Inurnment with military honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at a later date. 

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Maria Iannucci

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