Paul L. Wilhelm, 71, of Fremont, OH, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on March 9, 1950 in Fremont, OH to Harry and Alice (Bork) Wilhelm. Paul was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School and then went on to serve in the Army Reserves. Paul married Barb Reiter on August 28, 1971 in Fremont, OH and she preceded him in death in 2001. He worked for Kelsey-Hayes for over thirty years until they closed. Paul enjoyed restoring old cars and going to car shows. He loved watching westerns and listening to the oldies.
Paul is survived by his children, Jenny Wilhelm, Fremont, OH, Jason (Lynne) Wilhelm, Sunbury, OH, Justin (Jen) Wilhelm, Brunswick, OH; siblings, Ed (Joyce) Wilhelm, Northwood, OH, Larry Wilhelm, Fremont, OH, Linda (Jim) Schoen, Celina, OH, Judy (Bill) Nehls, Gibsonburg, OH, Brenda Butzier, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Owen, Adam, Ally, McKenna and Peyton Wilhelm.
He was preceded by his parents; wife, Barb Wilhelm; siblings, Joe Wilhelm and Peg Smith.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH 43420.
Service will be on Friday, November 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Certified Celebrant, Jerome Webster officiating.
Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Paul’s honor to Relay for Life Sandusky County, American Heart Association, or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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Jess and Mary Fleure
We were sadden to hear in the passing of Paul. We had wonderful fun times at different car shows with Paul. He and Dan Nagy would bicker that was funny. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and may God’s comfort help you through this sad time.
Sandy Grolle
Jenny I am so sorry to hear about your dad. The love between you both was beautiful. Please know we are praying for you and your family. The WSOS family in Perrysburg are praying for you you also. All our love sandy
VickiKing
You have our deepest sympathy, May the Good Lord wrap his arms around the family and give you comfort, May he Rest In Peace VickiKing, Pam Ochs and Chuck Thompson.
Jodi Seminsky
Justin and family. We are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He is in Heaven with your mom and you have two angels watching over you. You have our deepest sympathy.
Nadine Thompson
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Alyce Burns
Thank you for your service Paul. May God bring comfort and peace to your family and friends in this time of loss. My deepest sympathy to all. Rest In Peace! Glad that I got to see you in July.
Jada Jackson
Jenny, Jason, Justin and families,
We are all so sorry to hear of your lost. We remember fondly good times camping.
May you take comfort in knowing that now your dad is with your mom which is where he wanted to be. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
Sonny & Joanne Jones
Jada Jackson
Eileen & Steve Brubaker
Justin & family; Deepest Sympathy
Rod lester
I am saddened by the passing of Paul. You meet a lot of people in life. If you are lucky you meet one you call friend. I worked with Paul for thirty five years at Kelsey Hayes. I saw Paul at a lot of car shows and the last couple of years he let me drive when he didn’t feel up to it. I liked his dry sense of humor. I was glad to call him my friend. To his family you have my deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed.
Mary & Gary Franks
We are so sorry for the loss of Paul. I worked with Paul for over 27 years at Kelsey Hayes. I know his gentle demeanor will be missed by all who knew him, but I am sure he is happy to be reunited with his beloved Barb. May their souls rest in peace.
Bob Foos
Bob and Edith Foos our deepest sympathy