Fred Helm was born October 30, 1900, at Cathay. His parents were Fred S. and Kathrina Knoll Helm.
He married Lydia Reddig, the daughter of Gustave and Johanna Broschat Reddig, who was born May 14, 1902.
The couple lived on a farm near Cathay until 1952 when they moved to Carrington. In Carrington, Mr. Helm was in business with Massey Harris, later Nicolson and Carr Implement dealers. The couple had three children, Marvin, Vernamae and Doris.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 27B