Gertrude Wilhelm, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She was born on January 28, 1927 in Fremont, the daughter of Joseph and Antonina (Jasinski) Zaleski. She was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Gertrude married Paul L. Wilhelm on September 10, 1949 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Fremont and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2013.
Gertrude was mostly a homemaker where she enjoyed cooking and baking and taught her daughters how to sew. She also worked as an Assembler at Eaton Controls and then worked as a Cook at Fremont Jr. High School for fourteen years, retiring in 1989. She loved to travel in Europe and the U.S. Gertrude was an avid Polka Dancer during the Summer Fest. She was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Fremont Eagles, Moose, VFW and American Legion.
Gertrude is survived by her children, Paula (Dennis) Deppen, Boston, PA, Joan (Tom) Sachs, Worthington, OH, Sharon (Mike) Chudzinski, Fremont, OH, Larry Wilhelm, Columbus, OH, “D” Bart (Karla) Wilhelm, Napoleon, OH, John (Kathy) Wilhelm, Blythedale, PA, Leonard Wilhelm and Steven (Lisa) Wilhelm both of Fremont, OH; nineteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul L. Wilhelm; sisters, Pauline Tomich and Julia Ronski; brothers, Alexander, Joseph and Chester Zaleski.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm with a Vigil Service at 7:30 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, September 11, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St, Fremont, OH, with Fr. Michael Zacharias officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools or Donor’s Choice
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Michelle Hotz
Sympathy, thought and prayers to the family.
Eric, Michelle, Carley & Natalie Hotz
Gary Gilliland
Sorry for your loss our prayers are with you family at this time
Joel & Melissa Stevens
We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for God’s comforting touch for all of you.
Ruthie and John Caputo
Sharon and family,
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I know the sadness you feel ! God bless you all.
John and Ruthie Caputo
ROBERT VOUGHT
STEVE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM’S PASSING. WE PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL GRANT YOU ALL COMFORT, PEACE, AND STRENGTH AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. HANG IN THERE! WE ARE SO SORRY. SINCERELY, ROBERT & DONNA VOUGHT.
Dennis, Dawn, Carson and Emme Ronski
Our sincerest condolences to all, Dennis has the fondest memories of Aunt Gert, she was such a sweet lady; and although we are unable to make it to the funeral our thoughts are with you all.
Darlene (Mackey) Burmeister
10-11-2016
I ran into an old friend today and sadly she told me your family had lost this wonderful little woman. I had not heard of her passing until today (a year later) and was shocked and deeply saddened by the news. Gert was one of those people who touches your life and you never forget them. She was many faceted and special in so many ways. She was a prime example of motherhood and friendship. Gert and I worked together at the Junior High for a number of years and had so much fun together, always a lot of laughter between us about so many of life’s topics, often talking about the “old neighborhood” from which we both came. When she retired it was never the same, but she had earned it. I went on to another job, but we kept in touch occasionally and I’ve never forgotten her. I so enjoyed watching her memorial video, family was what she was all about.
You are all blessed to have had her as your matriarch and I am blessed to have known her and had her friendship. She will live in our hearts forever.