Paul F. Helus, 88, of Topeka, died on Friday, November 21, 2014 at his home.

Paul was born on a farm outside Wilson, KS, in Ellsworth County, on November 7, 1926. He was the son of John and Mary (Kaitman) Helus. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1944. Paul entered the Navy at 17 and started boot camp in Great Lakes, IL. He was in the LCT core, where he served in WWII. He was honorably discharged in Norfolk, VA, in 1946.

He worked for Southwestern Bell for 43 years. Paul volunteered 20 years at the Topeka Public Library in the talking book section as well as with the Boy Scouts and the Rescue Mission.

He married Winifred Kyler on June 12, 1948. They were married for 67 years. Other survivors include his two sons, Kevin (Deborah) and Scott (Dena); daughter, Dee Ann; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m., the family will receive friends starting at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands, Topeka Rescue Mission and the Salvation Army.

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