Helen Elizabeth Toerpe, age 91, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday (February 5, 2020) at Sheboygan
Senior Community Center.
She was born in Plymouth on February 29, 1928, daughter of the late Simon and Emma (Mahnke)
Curtiss.
Helen attended Plymouth area schools.
On May 24, 1947, she married Edward Toerpe. The couple lived in Plymouth and Sheboygan following
their marriage before moving to Mercer, WI in 1980. Edward preceded her in death on February 13,
1991.
Helen was a member of the VFW #9156 Auxiliary in Sheboygan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran
Church in Mercer where she served on the Oma Women’s Club. She also served as President of the
Mercer Senior Center.
In March 2001, Helen moved back to Plymouth to be closer to family.
Helen loved music, playing cards, BINGO, visiting with friends, and spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by six children: Judy (Thomas) Krueger of Onalaska, WI, Jacqueline (Steven) Puksich of
Sheboygan, James (Marcia) Toerpe of Manitowoc, Jerry (Suanne) Toerpe of Sheboygan, John (Jonell)
Toerpe of Sheboygan, JoAnn (Jeff) Corullo of Mercer; 35 Grandchildren; 49 Great-grandchildren with
another girl on the way; 1 great great-grandchild; Three sisters: Eileen (Ron) Bloemers of Plymouth,
Kathleen (Ken) Schaap of Plymouth, and Maureen Rudebeck of Plymouth.
She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, great-grandson: David, daughter-in-law: Patrcia
Toerpe; brother: Romaine (Elaine) Curtiss, Sister: Mary Ann (Fred) Luedtke, brother-in-law: Bernard
Rudeback, and special friend: Jack Pfrang.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday (February 9, 2020) at 3:00 P.M. at the Salem United Church of
Christ in Plymouth. Rev. James Hoppert, Pastor of the Church will officiate. Burial will take place in the
Plymouth Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the CHURCH on Sunday (Feb. 9) from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Helen’s name for the Salem United Church of
Christ.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the entire staff at the Sheboygan Senior Community
Center for all the care and compassion given to Helen.
