Helen B. Weiss, age 84, of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at The Lakehouse in Manitowoc after her courageous battle with dementia for several years.
Helen was born on December 26, 1941 in Manitowoc to the late Albert and Florence (Kohls) Rehme. Over the years, she worked at National Tinsel and as a homemaker. On January 25, 1960 she married James Weiss. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2020. Helen enjoyed gambling and was an avid bowler, she traveled and attended state many times for bowling.
Helen is survived by her one daughter and son-in-law: Charlene (Robert, Jr.) Kautzer, Cato; 5 grandchildren: Jessica Arnold, David (Melissa) Radandt, Brooke (Scott) Bastian, Morgan Fricke (special friend Sawyer Hungerford) and Brandon (Sarah) Weiss; 6 great grandchildren: Sophia, Haylee, Cooper, Tristan, Jayden, and Skylar; she is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Helen is preceded in death by her husband: James G. Weiss; children: June Weiss and James J. Weiss; parents: Albert and Florence Rehme; brothers and sister: Clarence Rehme, Eugene Rehme, Gerald Rehme, and Darlene Krizek; and parents-in-law: Gilbert and Gertrude Weiss.
A Memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:15am at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 South 14th St. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the funeral home from 10:15am until the time of service at 11:15am. Helen will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of The Lakehouse and Moments Hospice for their care and companionship during this difficult time.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
