Helen Ella Koenig Titkemeier Poteet, 100, passed away November 24, 2018 in Richmond, MO. She was born June 16, 1918 in Plymouth, NE to William and Elizabeth (Germer) Koenig. Helen was baptized on July 7, 1918 and confirmed on June 7, 1931 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Plymouth, NE. She graduated from Plymouth High School in May of 1935.
She married Ervin H. Titkemeier on February 5, 1941 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Parsonage in Plymouth, NE. From this marriage, Helen and Ervin had a daughter, Eunyce. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the choir and Ladies Aid.
Helen married LeRoy Poteet on July 19, 1997 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clatonia, NE. In September 1997, LeRoy passed away. In 1998, she moved to Jefferson City, MO to be close to family. From there, she moved to Liberty and then to Richmond, MO.
She enjoyed quilting, which she often gave to family and friends. In her later years, Helen was a member of Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Ervin H. Titkemeier and LeRoy Poteet; three sisters, Lorene Koenig, Alta Koch, and Vera Carmen.
She is survived by her daughter, Eunyce Mogensen Wisemore and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Ken Mogensen, Sherri Mogensen and Janelle Webb and husband, Adam; 4 great-grandchildren, Joe Mogensen, Andrew Veach, Jessica Delgado and Devon Morrison; 8 great-great-grandchildren and sister, Ila June Burger.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28th from 1-2pm with the funeral service at 2pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Clatonia, NE. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. In Helen’s memory, memorial donations may be made to NELHS, Waco, NE.
