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JAMES A. WILHELM

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JAMES WILHELM Obituary

JAMES A. "JIMMY" OR "WILLY" WILHELM, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 5:30 a.m. in the Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. He was born on January 28, 1955, the son of the late J. Pete and Mary E. (Harrell) Wilhelm. He married Teresa J. (Spangler). He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1973 and from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting. His career began with Fort Wayne National Bank at age 18. He was a dedicated employee and partner of Hugh "Skip" Johnston for the past 28 years. Companies including HJI, Inc., Park Investment Group Inc., and Dupont Village West Investment. He was also a partner of RCI Development of Fort Wayne, as well as many other companies and investments. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. "He was dedicated to his family and friends. He was known for his unbelievably selfless behavior and ability to always put others needs ahead of his own. He was always quick with a smile and had a very infectious laugh." He is survived by his wife Teresa J. Wilhelm of Fort Wayne; four children, J. Jacob "Jake" Wilhelm of Fort Wayne, Ashley (Lucas) Shifferly of Monroe, E. Scott Meyer of Wolcottville, and Peter Wilhelm of Fort Wayne; two grandaughters, MacKenzie and Mary. He was also preceded in death by his sister Jolene Dickey. Funeral Liturgy is 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, with Father David Voors presiding. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today, July 25, 2012, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Haggard - Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in rural Bobo. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Jul. 23 to Jul. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES WILHELM

17 Entries

Mandy Cunningham

August 21, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to all of the family. Jim was an amazing person...His laugh was truely contagious. Jim, you will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Thank you for all of your kindness and love!

John Snider

July 25, 2012

Jim/Willy was part of a great crew I had the privilege of working with in the 70's and 80's at FWNB. Jim would give you the shirt off his back. We enjoyed a lot of great times. Condolences to the family.

Curt Hagerman

July 25, 2012

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim for several years. He was always interested in stories I told and things I had to say. Our community has lost a kind and gentle man, and a good citizen.

Kathy & Phil Troyer

July 25, 2012

We are saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I worked in the same department with Jim at FWNB 1979-80. My husband has had the pleasure of working on various projects for his development company/partners. Our prayers are with the family.

Sandy Altman

July 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family.

Jack and Connie Everett

July 25, 2012

Teresa, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

July 24, 2012

I knew Jim from FWNB. He was a good friend to many. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh. I got to see him again last summer at a mutual friend's house. We laughed and laughed as though no time had passed. He will be dearly missed. Deepest sympathy to Teresa, his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.
Sandra Theisen-Mitchel

Sandra (Parrott) Pegan

July 24, 2012

My love and thoughts to the Wilhelm family. My Grandma Parrot was their nanny. His Dad Mr. Wilhelm (always Mr.) was my 5th and 6th grade teacher. Many loving memories.

Meg Tiffany

July 24, 2012

I had the honor of meeting Jim within the last few years. It broke my heart to hear of Jim's passing as he was one of the kindest people I have ever met. My prayers go to his wife and family.

Cheri Panyard-Bourassa

July 24, 2012

I, too, have fond high school memories of Jim. He was a very kind and sweet man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.

Kathy Beltz

July 23, 2012

I had the joy of working with Jim at Fort Wayne National Bank in the mid-70's. We had alot of fun working together. He had a great smile, he was kind, and just such a joy to know.

I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be missed by many.

July 23, 2012

I didn't get to see Jim nearly as much as the other owners, but when I did it was really nice to see that smile and hear that soft, kind voice. The world needs more people like him.

Karen Lahee

July 23, 2012

I don't know if Jimmy ever talked about "grandma Parrot" or not. She was their nanny when he and Jolene were little. She was my grandmother and I have good memories of this family.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Barb(Chester)Cassel. Wolcottville IN.

Linda Panyard Myers

July 23, 2012

Many fond high school memories of this sweet, gentle man. My condolences to the family.

Dodi Timbrook

July 23, 2012

Jimmy was the kindest, most thoughtful man I've ever known. I was blessed and privileged to work for him for the last 7 years. He was one of a kind and he made this world a better place. I will miss him beyond words.

Lou Mowan

July 23, 2012

I only knew James as a small child. His father John ( Pete) was my 5th & 6th grade teacher at Miner School. I idolized John and thought of him as a second father even after graduating high school. He traded at my fathers gas station and we remained friends until his passing. John & Mary were two of the finest people I ever met. My sympathy and heart goes out to all of the family.

Sarah Jane Getz

July 22, 2012

Sending my love and thoughts to Teresa, Jake, and the rest of the family. Thanks for the memories Mr. Wilhelm!

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