In loving memory of

Kenneth Bass
June 3, 1961 - September 10, 2011

A memorial service for 50 year-old Kenneth Bass of Mallard were held Wednesday evening at the Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg

Kenneth Paul Bass was born June 3, 1961, in Baltimore, MD. He attended school in Baltimore. Following his education, Ken began his career in roofing construction. He owned and operated several crews in the Baltimore area.

On June 28, 2002, Ken was united in marriage to Vicki Bennett in Lakewood, CO. In March of 2007, the couple made their home in Mallard, IA.

Ken enjoyed playing the bass guitar, and he played in several bands. He was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan. He loved spending time with family and friends.

On September 10, 2011, Ken passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vicki of Mallard; two sons: Billy Bass and wife, Bobbi Jo of Hanover, PA and Kenny Bass, Jr. of Westminister, MD; his parents: Hank and Doris (Gabler) Helfrich of Parkville, MD; two grandsons: Jackson and Jordan; and a granddaughter, Aaliyah; five siblings: Judy Lacey and husband, Jaimie of Churchville, MD, Patty Sullins and husband, Paul of Hyattsville, MD, Jim Helfrich and wife, Carol of Manchester, MD, Katie Meade and husband, Dick of Abdingdon, MD, and Bill Helfrich of Ellicot City, MD.

Tributes

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Niece wrote on Sep 24, 2011:

"I am his niece and although i haven\\\'t known him for a while I will dearly miss Kenny. "

Cordy Graves wrote on Sep 15, 2011:

"Kenny was a friend in a time of my life I will always remember. I lost touch with him and the family, but my memories will always live on. R.I.P. Ken. "

Bob Tracey wrote on Sep 14, 2011:

"Ken,I miss ya bother.We were chidhood friends and formed a bond that would never be broken.Thank you for the laughs,growing pains,and Zepplin you listened to every day.Love you man"

Donna Ritz Garland wrote on Sep 14, 2011:

"I'm shocked, but then again not....we all had some fun times in the past.. I lost touch with Kenny about 15 years ago but he\'s always had a place in my heart and it fills me with sorrow for his parents, brothers, sisters, kids, wife..... I can never find the right words regarding death but I will pray for the Helfrich/Bass family. Kenny & Michelle helped me out at a very low time of my life.. I will never forget either of them.. All my love. Donna "

Jim Helfrich wrote on Sep 13, 2011:

"My brother Kenny will be missed, he was a characters character. A Ravens Fan, Father, husband, friend and son. When Ken was a boy he had athletic ability that was unbelievable. Some of his choices he grew to regret but having Vickie as his wife was not one them.R.I.P. my long time friend and brother."

Brad & Lee Biggs wrote on Sep 13, 2011:

"kenny married my best friend, therefore making him our best friend too! his laugh was so lively and contagious. I can still hear his WAZZUP!!! echo in my mind. Im not saying good-bye, cuz i know we will meet again in our next lifetime. Love you Kenny and Vicki. "

Mom,Dad Helfrich wrote on Sep 13, 2011:

"Ken will be missed greatly. He was very Energetic growing up. He enjoyed people and was very caring. We thank Vicki for the loving care durning Ken's illness. Our prayers go out to Billy and Ken Bass His Sons.May their Faith help them through these difficult times. We love you! "

rhonda and john vandenhemel wrote on Sep 13, 2011:

"vicki im very sorry about your loss kenny was a very nice guy he will be missed dearly by you and your family and the people from mallard"

Patti Sullins wrote on Sep 13, 2011:

"My stepbrother Kenny lived life with gusto, which got him into trouble sometimes, but made him fun and lovable too. Our friendship developed more in recent years as we talked and prayed long-distance about life's situations. I thank God for the blessing of a second chance that he gave Kenny in his wife, Vicki. My heart breaks for her and for his sons, Billy & Ken, Jr. I'm glad that your long time of suffering is over, Kenny. I love you and will miss you. You believed in the Lord -- may God's peace and joy be yours forever. "

Liz Mammen wrote on Sep 12, 2011:

"So Sorry to hear this, Vicki. You are in our thought & prayers."

Amanda Murray wrote on Sep 12, 2011:

"Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. "

Karen Harr wrote on Sep 12, 2011:

"Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please call me if you need anything"