Leslie “Les” John Helms (Papa), 73, of Lincoln, NE, went to be with the Lord April 22, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1951, to Lawrence and Deede Helms.

Les grew up in the College View area. He went to Southeast High School in ’69. Received an associate’s degree from SCC for computers. Les worked most of his young life as a plumber for Trendway Plumbing and Trainor Plumbing. In 1985, he went to work for Star Tran and was the President of Union 1293 bus company for many years before retiring in 2000.

Les and Lana met at Eagle Raceway in 1969. They married July 13, 1971, where they had two children Tammy and Brian Helms. Papa enjoyed collecting anything Budweiser, steins was his best. He also enjoyed dirt track racing. Papa and Mama spent many years around the dirt track racing. Les and Lana renewed their wedding vows in 2021, at their 50th anniversary. They spent a wonderful 53 years together.

Les is survived by his wife, Lana Helms; children, Tammy Helms and Brian Helms and significant other, Angie Frain; grandchildren, Gabrielle (Doug) Helms Merrick, Trever Helms and fiancé Deanna Allen, Tyler Helms and fiancé Shelby Coil, and Brea Helms; one great grandson, Tatum Lee; two sisters, Kathleen Oltman, and Nancy (Fred) Schoneweis; numerous cousins, other family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Margaret Helms; mother-in-law, Donna Robinson; father-in-law, Harvey Robinson; brother-in-law, Alan Robinson; uncle, Leo Kunkel; and other aunts, uncles, and special friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, May 2, 2025, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. Reception to follow.

Memorials may be donated to the family for future designation.