Helen L. Mamer

Helen L. Mamer 'Corky', age 91, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on November 6, 2017. She was born in Hastings on Nov. 11, 1925 to John and Madeline (Sommers) Deane. She married Albert Mamer on June 22, 1946 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Together they were farmers in Dakota County for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and son-in-law, James Gergen. Helen is survived by her children, Ronald (Jeanne), Roger (Sherral), Jean (Jerry) Emerson, Richard (Bonnie), Diane Gergen, Larry (Marlys), Donna (Jeffrey) Lorentz, Douglas, and Steven (Kristina); 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 4 to 8 pm at Wise Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 400 Spring St., Hastings.