It's now 11:20 PM and it has taken me all day to process Randy's passing. He's the last one I would have thought that we would lose. He always struck me as the picture of health. It's always harder when we lose one of our friends so suddenly. Since I've been ride coordinator we have had the misfortune to lose several fellow ROMEOs, but the sad fact is that many of them passed after battling some health issues. The only other of our numbers that we lost so suddenly was Harvey Weis. We lost Harvey to a traffic accident. The last time I saw Randy was at last week's ride to Ogden. All looked good and he was his usual bright cheery self. He was usually at the Tuesday morning think tank, always friendly with a good nature and a bright disposition. His passing came as quite a shock to me, and he will be sorely missed.
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Salina - Randal "Randy" Helus, 71, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Salina, KS. He was born March 28, 1950 in Ellsworth, KS to John and Pat (McCleary) Helus.
Randy graduated from Ellsworth High School in the class of 1968. He was an avid motorcycle rider, belonging to the local chapter of Romeo Riders in Salina. He loved playing golf at local area courses and shooting pool with friends at the Salina Senior Center.
Randy is survived by his son Rodney Helus and his wife Gennifer of Canton, GA; granddaughters, Emma and Elle; sister, Kristi Logue and husband Steve of Derby, KS; brother, Ron Helus and wife Sherry of Harrisonville, MO; and five nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pat; and sister, Candy Helus.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Salina Senior Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com.