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Ronald Wilhelm Obituary
Ronald Lee Wilhelm, 57, of 211 Hilliards Road, Petrolia, died at 1:03 a.m. Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital after a six-week illness.
Born in New Kensington, Dec. 23, 1947, he was the son of Howard Kenneth and Helen Agnes Guthknecht Wilhelm.
A graduate of Highlands High School, he served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a machinist at Joy Technology International of Franklin for 11 years.
Mr. Wilhelm was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Cabot. He also belonged to the F&AM Lodge 576 and the New Castle Consistory.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa N. Maxwell Wilhelm, whom he married July 13, 1974; three children, Alexis Ann Sutton of Hopwood, Fayette County, Ronald Lee Wilhelm Jr. of Chicora and Robert James Wilhelm of Butler.
A brother preceded him in death.
WILHELM - Friends of Ronald Lee Wilhelm, who died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. James Seeley, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Grove City, officiating. Cremation will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of the funeral home or to the family home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Wilhelm
the Reed Family
October 16, 2005
wilhelm Family,
Our Deepest Condolences to your family.we knew your daddy when he was a youngster until his mom has passed awy.he was a wonderful father and a great friend,we will miss him.he is with god now and he will take care of him.
Marilyn Berry
October 11, 2005
Lisa, Alexis, Bobby & Ronnie
There are no words I can say to express how sorry I am for The loss of you husband & father. I know he was a great brother-in-law
with a big heart. He is always going to be someone I'll always remember and think of often. I will remember when he use to take me for ice cream and purposly gunn the car so the ice cream would mush in my face and then he would say if you can't eat Ice Cream with your mouth instead of you face, I guess we can't go anymore, but if you brush my hair we can go next week. And next week I brushed his hair. And we went to dairy queen for Ice cream. You guys had a great dad with a great scence of humor. He will defentley be missed.
Just remember he only takes the good ones. Thats why he has our parents.
Lisa if there is anything you need call. the same for you lexi, bob & ronny.
love your sister and aunt
(little bag of coal)
October 11, 2005
Lisa, Alexis, Ronnie & Bobby
There are no words that can describe the feeling of a lost loved one. only memories from the heart can make you feel better.
Ron you will be missed'
Sometimes the road of life becomes unbearable and it seems easier to give up than to go on. But you should always remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
for every tear; you will smile, for every rainy day; there will be a rainbow, and for every moment of every day, forever and always there will be someone there. to love you and confide in. Ron will always be there for you. To carry you over the rocky roads and lead you through those tunnels. To share with you the smiles, and the tears, the rainy days and for all the rainbows. Or for whenever you need him, He will be there!!!
Love you guy's
david moore
October 10, 2005
to the wilhelm family,
My deepest condolences go out to you all. your father was a very outstanding man.he will be missed by all.he always talked about you all. he loved you very much
Toni Maxwell
October 9, 2005
Dear Lisa and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time. I am so sorry I could not be there with you because of another loss in our family. Ron was a very wonderful and caring person. I will always remember his smile. We will keep in touch. God bless you all.
Love,
Aunt Toni
lisa wilhelm
October 8, 2005
..If Only In A Memory..
I stand here alone and watch, as the sun sinks slowly
Down behind a hill.
You and your love are what I think of, as the twilight
enters so peaceful and still.
I remember the many times that we stood at this very place
It seems that if I turn around, I'll see your loving face.
Although you are gone now, I feel that you are still here.
The love we share together will always keep you near.
As I stand here alone, memories fills my heart, my soul, my mind.
I think if I turn around, that I will surely find.
That you are there beside me, as you were in the past.
And you will whisper to me, of your love that will always last.
Then as look again at all of Gods beauty, I close
My eyes and say a prayer.
I beg our saviour, with all of my heart, to please
always let you be there.
..if only in a memory..
For one that I will always love.
lisa Maxwell wilhelm
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Frank Trunzo
October 8, 2005
Lisa & Family
My Deepest Condolences to you all.your husband & father was a great man and will be missed by all.we went on a fish outing with church.he thought he caught a hugh fish,here it was an old boot.we all laughed for months.just thought i would share that with you all.God Bless you all
gary caldwell
October 7, 2005
Lisa and Family.
I had know you guys for 35 years and this was a complete shock picking up the paper and seeing the loss of Ron.My condolences are with you all.Just remember the time Ron started snorning in church and pastor started to laugh.the louder he spoke the louder he snored.you will have lots of great memories.and ron is in heaven with the angels and god himself
debbie lytle
October 7, 2005
Lisa,And Family,I was shocked to hear of your loss.your husband ron was the best,funny,had a hugh heart,kind,caring and laid back.he will be missed by us all
cheryl collins
October 7, 2005
my dearest friend ,i am truely sorry for your loss.Ron was like a father to me.you were the best co-worker that i had ever worked with ,alot of fun and a true friend.If there is anything that i can help or do.just let me know
Karen Maxwell
October 7, 2005
Lisa,
There are no words that can tell you how sorry I am. My heart, thought and prayers are with all of you.You know we will always be here for you and the kids
LOVE
YOUR FRIEND & SISTER-IN-LAW
KAREN
Alexander Maxwell III
October 7, 2005
Dear Lisa, I'm sitting here not knowing were to start, You know I'm not very good at this, But Ronnie was more than my brother-in-law He was my friend and that's the best complement I can ever give and I will miss him alot and you know if you ever need anything just let us know. Your Brother Jock
Timothy J Sobina
October 5, 2005
I was a co-worker of Ron's at Joy Mining Machinery and I can speak for the fellas at the shop, we truly enjoyed Ron and appreciated him and his humor. We worked well with him along with his vast knowledge of his electrical abilities. We all cared dearly for him and assisted him in many ways to make his job as comfortable as we could make it. He will be missed not only as a true co-worker and as a union member, but a genuine friend.
Susan Simpson
October 5, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Melodie Maxwell
October 5, 2005
Lisa and kids I am so so sorry for your loss and I am truely sorry I could not come to be with you. I love you all.My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Melodie
lisa roudebush
October 5, 2005
Lisa , Iam sorry to hear about your loss you are in my prayers.
lisa wilhelm
October 5, 2005
Ronald wilhelm
In the golden city of heaven
stands the pearly white gates
Angels gliding threw the clouds
the angels spread their wings so wide
yet watching us from the clouds
whisper softly at the angels
as they protect us each and everyday
when in danger they are near
as they mysteriously appear
today an angel flew into my life
my angel all in white
standing at the pearly gate
opening the wings large and wide
asking me to step inside
gliding through the clouds
a beautiful breeze blew on by
in the golden city of heaven
angels spread their wings and fly.
Lisa Maxwell Wilhelm
Jessie Buckley
October 4, 2005
Alexis,
I am very sorry about your loss. May the warm memories of your father soothe you in this difficult time and help you be at peace.
Love, Jessie
Wagner Family
October 4, 2005
Lisa, Ronald, Robert & Alexis: We are all very sorry for your loss. We have had the pleasure of knowing your family for longer than probably any of us can remember. You are not going through this alone, you're in our prayers.
David & Robin Wagner, Chris Middleton, Cyndi (Wagner) Kriebel & family and Candi (Wagner) Hiles & family
Shelba Fisher
October 4, 2005
Ron we are so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Shelba Fisher
Jessica (Davis) Steele, Bruce Steele, and mother Karen (Davis) Texter (Petrolia)
October 3, 2005
Ron was a great guy! He will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. You are in our prayers!
Lisa Fletcher Maxwell
October 3, 2005
I am truly very sorry for your loss, and to Lisa, I am so privilaged to have connected with you when I lost my daddy, and mama, you were honestly helpful getting me through the loss of my loved ones. Alot of prayers and thoughts go out to you and family.
Amy McFadden-Wick
October 3, 2005
To the family of Ronald Wilhelm, He will be sadly missed, you are in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Amy (Mcfadden)Wick, Kelsey, and Husband Brian, and my mom and family.
John,Jeanne and Klein Family
October 3, 2005
To the family of Ronald L. Wilhelm,
We are very sorry for the loss of your loved one. We send our love and sympathy to all of you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Sutton
October 3, 2005
Ron was a big guy with a HUGE heart!
He will be sadly missed by everyone who's lives he touched in many ways.
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