No services are planned at this time for Ronald Helmers age 71, of Perry, per his wishes. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 at Carris Family Funeral Home. At the end of visitation Military Honors will be provided by the Navy. Memorials may be given to family and may be left at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to carrisfuneralhome.com.

Survivors include his wife, Bonita Helmers nee Clark, Perry, IA, a daughter, Michelle Diw, Perry, IA, a son, John Helmers, Perry, IA and 5 grandchildren.