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Virgil Helling    Virgil W. Helling, 88, of Mexico, died at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009, at his home.    Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Pickering Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Peck and Rev. Raymond Iman officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial with Military Honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, Missouri.    Mr. Helling was born Sept. 4, 1920, in New Haven, Mo., a son of Chester Henry and Anna A. (Danz) Helling. On July 10, 1949, in New Haven he married Beulah Borcherding who survives at the home.    Virgil loved to garden, attending tractor pulls and old thresher shows. He farmed most of his life. Many years ago he operated the New Haven Feed Store. He was a member of VFW and Sunrise Christian Church. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army.    In addition to his wife, Beulah, he is survived by three sons, Steven Helling, Dwight “Butch” Helling and wife Sharon, and Keith Helling, all of Mexico; one brother, Wilbert Helling and wife Sharon, Sun City, Arizona; one sister, Mildred Mann, Leslie, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Wilma Helling, Gerald, Mo.; five grandchildren, Michael Helling and wife Amy, Lafayette, Colorado, Christine McGhee and husband Greg, Kansas City, Mo., Erica Helling, Jessica Helling, and Ryan Helling, all of Mexico; three great-grandchildren, Latrell James Lee, Cameron Lee, and Brooklyn Lee.   He was preceded in death by four brothers, Eldo, Raymond, Alvin, and Roy Helling.   Memorials may be given to Sunrise Christian Church. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy Virgil Helling was a most remarkable man. We are very proud to have been his neighbor and brother & sister in Christ. He loved his Country and was proud to serve in the Army. He used to tell stories of his days during WWII. Virgil loved his wife and family very dearly. He always had a smile on his face and good word to greet you with. He will be sadly missed by his family and frieds. May God comfort each of you, but remember your life was made better by knowing this most loving and remarkable man. He is at home with his Jesus now. Carolyn & Forrest Shockley Dear Beulah, Steve, Butch and Keith, I was very sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. I will always have fond memories of him. He always had a smile and a hug for me. Of course I think it was because he wanted me to rub his head. My thought and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jean Pruessner/Martin The staff of Pickering Funeral Home extends our sympathy to the family of Mr. Helling. We are honored they have allowed us to assist them during this time.

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