Compiled and written by David R. Schleper, 2026.
Helen Agnes Huth was born March 30, 1895 in Shakopee. Her parents were George John Huth, Jr. (1861-1936) and Maria Catharina Kopp (1863-1944.) Her grandparents were George Huth (1823-1883) and Maria Anna Wing Weier (1829-1889); and John Johannes George Kopp, Sr. (1826-1905) and Anna Margaret Everling Kopp (1843-1920).
Helen grew up to charming womanhood, receiving her education at the St. Mark’s Parochial school and graduating from the local high school in 1917.
Helen began teaching immediately following her term at high school, spending five years in various schools of the county, winning many friends by her quiet unassuming demeanor.
Helen Agnes Huth was highly talented in music. For many years she was a pianist at the Gem Theater.
On June 12, 1922, Helen married Walter Casey and they moved to a house in Shakopee, next door to Helen’s parents.
In July 1924, Helen wasn’t feeling well.
Dr. P. M. Fischer was summoned, and when he saw the condition was serious, the doctor called Dr. Yoert of Minneapolis as consulting physician.
Helen seemed to rally in the afternoon, but her condition again became serious by 3 pm.
After only a few hours of illness, Helen Agnes Huth Casey passed away at 4 pm. The cause of death was an embolism due to thrombosis.
She died peacefully in the presence of those near and dear to her.
Her unexpected death caused widespread and profound sorrow and deepest sympathy, including her parents, Walter Casey, and their eight-day-old daughter, Mary Elizabeth Casey Oleson (1924-1989).
Funeral services were held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, with Rev. M. Savs officiating.
Helen Agnes Huth Casey was buried at the Catholic Cemetery on Tenth Avenue in Shakopee.