Helen M. Key

1938-2022

Helen M. Key, 83, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 21, at 5 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon with Rev. Daniel Repp officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery at a later date. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh. com. Helen Mary Perry was born May 13, 1938, daughter of Clark and Lorretta (nee Smith) Perry. She managed many bars in Watertown, Knowles and Rib Lake while raising seven children. Helen loved attending the kid’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Helen enjoyed camping, playing cards, and knitting. She loved to refinish old furniture with her husband Donnie. Her family was spoiled by her cooking, especially her ribs and chicken. Helen will be remembered for putting others before herself.

Helen is survived by her children, Dennis (Kathy Albedyll) Kohls, Dawn (Tim) Zickert, Darlene (fiancé Neil Kauer) Kohls, Diane (Dale) Hoffman, and Doug (Pam) Kohls, Sandy (Eric) Salmi; step-daughter, Cindy Breunig; son-in-law, Dean Zimmermann; several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Christian; as well as nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Key; daughter, Denise Zimmermann; and former husband, Richard Kohls.

Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family.

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