Ronald L. Helm, age 77 of Drayton, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Ronald Lee Helm was born Nov. 30, 1945 in Drayton, North Dakota, the son of the late Henry and Mabel (Olson) Helm. He attended school in Drayton, the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, Minnesota, and the Police Academy in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Ronald was united in marriage to Jean Elshaug in Grafton, North Dakota. The couple made their home in Drayton where they raised their family.
Ronald is survived by his wife Jean Helm, Drayton; daughter Rhonda Sylskar, Drayton; granddaughter Kayla (Sean) Ambrose, Grand Forks; great grandchildren: Loki Sylskar and Forrest Ambrose; brother Dale (Faye) Helm, Mayville, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Peter Helm, and brother Harold Helm. Per Ronald’s request, no funeral services will be held.
An online guestbook is available at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.