Virgil Carl "Woody" Helms Jr., Little Chute, age 68, died Friday July 8, 2011 at Parkside Care Center. He was born April 14, 1943 in Appleton to the late Virgil and Rosemary "Mutzie" (Dercks) Helms Sr. Carl married Joanie Hooyman at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly on July 22, 1963. He retired as a foreman at the New Page Mill in 2005.

Family was very important to Carl. Whether it was lovingly caring for his wife, babysitting his grandchildren, or attending their various sporting events, he was happy to be there. He also enjoyed time spent at his vacation homes in Little Silver Lake and Teakwood Village in Largo, FL. Carl liked to fish and play cribbage. He loved time spent with his faithful companion Buster.

Carl is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Joanie; children: Brad (Sue) Helms, Amy (Jody) Freund, Missy (Keith) VandeLeygraaf, Kaukauna; and Niki (Mike) Wnek, Fremont; grandchildren: Brittany and Breanna Freund, Chelsea, Morgan and Tanner Helms and Kent and Ethan VandeLeygraaf; siblings: Linda (Jerry) Vandenberg, Tim (Kathy) Helms; mother-in-law: Lorraine Hooyman; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Elaine (Allen) Lamers, Dennis (Jane) Hooyman, Gary (Betty Jo) Hooyman, Karl (Barb) Hooyman, Mary (Carl) Ness, Rose (Chris) Conner, Jeff (Barb) Hooyman and Cheryl (John) Golden. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his father-in-law Leo Hooyman.
Visitation will be held Tuesday July 12, 2011 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. James Hablewitz will officiate. Committal St. John Cemetery.

The family thanks Dr. Steven Hagens, the caring staff of Parkside Care Center, Heartland Hospice, his many family and friends, especially his Wednesday visitors Jim, Tom, Bruce and Jim.

Carl -- For all we have been through I was blessed to have such a caring husband. Love, Joanie.

Dad – Our dad was a loving, gentle father who was so very patient, Brad's best friend and the ever protective father of his three daughters. We believe that the dear Lord made sure that our dad walked through the gates of heaven. Your kids

Grandpa Woody – "So they needed an angel, they took the best, free from pain, now you can rest." You inspired us to do so much and always will continue to inspire us. We love you and will miss you. Your grandchildren