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Vaughn Wilhelm Obituary
CARY - Vaughn S. Wilhelm, 69, of Cary, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.
He was born in Salisbury on April 13, 1943, to the late Robert and Faye Gaskey Wilhelm.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Smith Wilhelm of the home; son Vaughn "Wayne" Wilhelm (Kelly) of Fuquay-Varina; daughter Alissa Schleich (John) of Cary; stepson Scottie Smith (Tara) of Clayton; brother Robert Wilhelm (Ann) of Salisbury; sister Hollis Wilhelm of Salisbury; and seven grandchildren.
Service: A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC 27502. Burial will follow at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens, 7600 ACC Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27617.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made at www.apexfuneral.net
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Erik Wiedenman
October 8, 2012
I worked with Vaughn many years. He was always a good guy to work with. Always pleasant and helpful. I'm so sorry to hear about him.
Dale and Wanda Poston
October 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Vaughn and I worked in the same Dept at IBM for several years. He will be missed. Sorry that I could not be there. You and your family are in our prayers.
Kelly Strickland
October 7, 2012
I agree with Beth. Cousins ARE your first best friends and I know my Mama would agree. I know they're probably hanging out and talking old times and good travels.
My condolences to Liz, his kids, Hollis and Buddy and the family.
Ted Bachulski
October 6, 2012
Vaughn was a good friend, co-worker at IBM, fishing & golfing buddy, May he rest in peace. My condolences to Liz & the family.
Joan Weatherspoon
October 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Liz. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know...Joan M. Weatherspoon.
Sally {Scott} Fisher
October 6, 2012
Sorry for your loss.I was a classmate with Vaughn. He was a very quiet and nice guy.Class of 1961.
Darlene Kale
October 6, 2012
I will always remember Vaughn's contagious smile and laughter! May he rest in peace. Condolences to Liz, Buddy, Hollis, Wayne, Alissa, Scottie, and their families. Love to you all.
Vickie Bean
October 5, 2012
Rest in peace, Vaughn. I still remember you and your brother fighting in your mama's backyard when you were VERY young just like brothers do. It was so good to see you at St. Paul's Church when we all had the last gathering. Condolences to Liz and kids and grands...
Donna Dorton
October 4, 2012
So sorry for your loss .. my prayers go out to you and your family.
Vaughn with grandkids Kristen and Eric
Alissa Schleich
October 4, 2012
Vaughn with granddaughter Kristen
Alissa Schleich
October 4, 2012
Vaughn with daughter Alissa and grandson Eric
Alissa Schleich
October 4, 2012
Alissa, Vaughn and her Grandfather
Alissa Schleich
October 4, 2012
BETH Gaskey KESLER
October 4, 2012
COUSINS ARE YOUR FIRST BEST FRIENDS
Vaughn has always been a special cousin to me. I loved going over to see him as a child, AND EVEN KNEW THE WAY TO RALEIGH. Aunt Faye's was my 2 nd home. I can still see him at Grandma Gaskey's table on Sun, his love of cherry custard pie, and was the first to realize one Sun that the "Butter Pie" I always got to make....I filled it with salt thinking it was sugar.I can still remember his shock, his voice and expression. I always think of him when I pass the little upstairs apt on Rowan Mills Rd. I had so hoped to visit him before this happened. I always thought how great he was....going to college,IBM, and living away from our country home.
Is this where I got my love of cherries, tomato soup, peanut butter crackers and Cheerwine?
To all our family...I thought of Vaughn this morning joining his mom and dad, Aunt Faye and Uncle Bud who was taken from Vaughn much to soon. I pray he is with them and at peace.
My love to you all, Beth
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