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Robert Wilhelm Obituary
Sep 24, 1939 - Sep 2, 2024
Huron
Robert L. Wilhelm, 84, of Huron, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.
He was born Sept. 24, 1939, in Willard, the son of Walter Leon Wilhelm and Clarabelle Nettie Eastman.
Robert served in U.S. Navy from 1958-1962 as an E4 in the Hydraulics Control Unit and specialized in Search and Rescue. His career spanned several roles, including working at Fishbaugh Construction and Akron Standard Mold - Greenwich Division. From 1969-1994, he was a welding instructor at EHOVE Career Center and also worked as a self-employed farmer.
A dedicated outdoorsman, Robert was an avid hunter, fisherman, and mushroom hunter. He was deeply involved in his community, organizing local youth sports like Little League and Biddy Basketball, and serving as a Boy Scout Leader. He cherished spending time with friends and family, enjoying activities such as golf, card games, and particularly loved attending his grandchildren's sporting and school events.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Ella I. Wilhelm; brother, Walter L. Wilhelm Jr.; sisters, Ruth Ann Baker (Merlin) and Mary Kay Sharfenberg; children, Robert L. Wilhelm Jr. (Jill), Kimberly A. Rader (Steve), Brenda M. O'Brien, Ilaine Vogus (Brad), and Hubert Maczuga; grandchildren, Nathan and Danielle Wilhelm, Megan and Austin Rader, Riley, Peyton, Preston, and Avery O'Brien, Karly Parker (Alex), Kaley and Hunter Vogus, David Maczuga (Lisa), and Andrea Maczuga; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Darrel Joseph Wilhelm.
Robert's services will be private for family at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory with burial to follow at Scott Union Cemetery.
Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.
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Mark Kluding
September 19, 2024
I was in Mr. Wilhelm´s 1976 welding class. He was a great guy and a great teacher. One of those teachers you will always remember. Rest in Peace.
Patty Crosson (Searight )
September 13, 2024
Mr Wilhelm
You are fondly remembered by many welding program students
As a 1981-82 student under Mr Livermore I always observed the collaboration between the two instructors and their lighthearted smiles
I remember them sharing venison jerky with us and believe it was made by Mr Wilhelm
Praying for God´s comfort and peace to the family and close friends
Cliff
September 7, 2024
My prayers are to Bob's family and friends he was a great guy
And an awesome teacher God Bless!!
Leland palmer
September 7, 2024
Was my teacher at Ehove was the best ever
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