On April 21, 2020, Helen M. Vieger resigned her spirit in the Faith of Christ. Helen Magdalen Miller was born March 11, 1932 on a farm in Holstein, NE the seventh child of Theodore and Katherine Miller. She was a farm girl that instilled love of land and nature to her family. She graduated from Minden High School and moved to Davenport, IA to work for her brother, LaVern Miller, at Miller Electric as a secretary.
On November 11, 1950 Helen and Albert J. Vieger joined in Holy Matrimony at St. Alphonsus Church, Davenport, Iowa. Helen and Al moved to Dallas, Texas in 1954 making Texas their permanent home. After 51 beautiful years of marriage and a full life together, Al preceded her in death on December 6, 2001.
She had a boundless love and dedication to family, church, and community. Helen was the matriarch of three generations; loving mother of nine children, and doting Oma and “Gma” of 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was the heart and soul of the family. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, aunt, teacher and role model. She was the catalyst for joining people together for family gatherings and creating special experiences to share. She was an avid gardener, bird watcher, nature lover, and cook.
Helen enjoyed working for years and made many friends at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX where she worked in bookkeeping in the Registrar’s office.
She was a faithful servant to her parish family of 66 years at St. Pius X, Dallas, Texas. Helen served in the Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministry, Bereavement Committee, Ladies Society and working with friends in her Ladies Circle, Over 55 Club, and Meals on Wheels.
She is survived by her sister-in-law and dear friend, Evelyn Miller, Minden, NE. Children: Mary and Michael Eppinger, Joseph Vieger, Robert Vieger, Stephen and Jan Vieger, John and Lisa Vieger, Kathyrn and John Plugge, Patricia Edgette, Michael and Carol Vieger, and Rose Vieger. Grandchildren: Jennifer, Ericha, A.J., Loretta, Robert, Taylor, Rayne, Aubin, Nicole, Chris, Bryan, Vanessa, Rachel, Jacquelyn, John Jr., Peter, Charles, Andrew, Samuel, Anna, Sarah, Anthony, and Mary. Great grandchildren: Eve, John Luke, Max, James, Michael, Matthew, Mark, Ryder, Ruby, Eli, Ezra and Wren.
Due to current circumstances, the immediate family will have a private service to honor Helen’s life on Friday, April 24, 2020. To mom’s dear friends and family that cannot gather with us in person at this time to celebrate and say good-bye, please gather in prayer. We look forward to gathering with you in the future to remember the love she shared with so many.
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