Helen E. Bahrenfuss, 89, of South Sioux City, NE, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Due to COVID-19 funeral attendance restrictions, private family services will be held with burial at Dakota City Cemetery in Dakota City, Nebraska. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Helen was born on January 25, 1931 in Homer, Nebraska, to William and Mable (Rakes) Matney. Helen married Fred D. Moore, Sr., and to this union five children were born, Bonnie, Freddie, Betty, Patty, and Donnie. Helen and Fred later divorced. She was united in marriage to Paul Bahrenfuss, he later passed away.

Helen worked as a bartender for many years at Calahan’s and in her later years, continued to clean the bar, Calahan’s and the Dublin Room. She loved going rummaging and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Bonnie Blanford of Sioux City, Betty (John) Huls of South Sioux City, NE, and Patricia (Mike) Goodrich of Lincoln, NE; several grandchildren, great grand children and great great grandchildren; and many other friends and family.

Helen was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred D. Moore, Sr. and Paul Bahrenfuss; two sons, Fred Moore Jr., and Donnie Moore; son-in-law, Dan Blanford; and siblings, Ella Fowler, Kathlyn Barclay, Viola Saltzman, Lucian Matney, and Leland Matney.