Helen Jeanette Bromagem

Greenville – Helen Jeanette Bromagem, 93, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of New Weston, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Brethren Retirement Community of Greenville.

She was born on December 12, 1927, in Union City, Indiana, in Randolph County, to the late Alva and Mary Crawford.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Brock, whom she married July 3, 1948, and her second husband, Dale Bromagem, whom she married March 29, 1952.

Helen is survived by her children, Julie (Glenn) Whitley of St. Louis, MO, Pam (Kelley) Moore of Greenville, and Jeff (Rena Slater) Bromagem of Greenville; her grandchildren, Paul Moore, Alexander Moore, Katrina Brewer, Kristen Harshbarger, Victoria Schweitzer, Trent Whitley, Adam Leonard, and Bryce Whitley; her 22 great grandchildren, and her 5 great-great grandchildren.

Helen was a 1946 graduate of Union City High School in Randolph County. Helen worked in the office at Kempers in Union City for 7 years after graduation. With the purchase of a farm, her roles and responsibilities greatly expanded. Later, in the family-run business, Helen was the focal person for 20 years. Helen enjoyed traveling, beginning with trips to Michigan and other close states, when her family was young. These trips expanded to include most of the United States. Her most cherished and memorable trip was to the Hawaiian Islands in 1972. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was always ready to help. She loved her flowers, inside and out, and enjoyed yard work. She enjoyed crafts and embroidery and shared these projects with her children. She enjoyed baking and cooking, especially for the holidays.

Guests may visit with Helen’s family on Wednesday, December 22, from 5:00 PM until the service at 6:00 PM, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial at a later date in the Union City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Everheart Hospice or to the Darke County Humane Society, both in Greenville, in Helen’s memory.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com