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William WILMER Obituary
William S. Wilmer, Jr., 96, of Middletown, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Spring Hills Assisted Living. He was born in Middletown to
parents William S. "Seb" and Abbie Wilmer on July 7, 1924. Bill was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Middletown High School in 1942, and attended Miami University. He became a fighter pilot during WW2 then joined the Ohio Air National Guard where he rose to the rank of Major and became Squadron Commander of 162nd Tactical Fighter Squadron. In 1954 he won the award of Top Gun out of over 100 Ohio Air Guard pilots. Retired from the Air Guard in 1964. He was the owner and operator of Wilmer Motors in Middletown for 41 years retiring in 1988. He was engaged in many charitable organizations. He was a member of Kiwanian and former president. He was also former president of
Middletown New Car Dealer Association. He was a member of the 162nd Tactical Fighter Squadron Retirees and member of American Legion Post 218.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula in 2002, one sister, Marjorie (Richard) Royse of Commerce, MI, in 2002, and a daughter, Janice Davison.
Bill is survived by a daughter, Lynn (Edwin) Taylor, of Middletown, five grandchildren, Laine (John) Bachman of Columbus, OH, Gretchen (Reed) Franklin of Tiffin, OH, James and John Davison of Marco Island, FL, and Jackie Moffit of Cincinnati, OH, and 9 great-grandchildren.
HIGH FLIGHT
Oh! I have lipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered-wings.
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of wheeled and soared and swung.
High in the sunlit silence, hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting winds along and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor ever eagle flew
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
John Gillespie McGee, Jr.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be at Woodside Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.bakerstevesnaparramore.com
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David Brown
August 4, 2025
I had many wonderful conversations with Bill he was an incredibly inspiring and intelligent human being and more delightful neighbor. I miss him dearly.
Glenn E. Lewis
June 28, 2021
With deepest respect for a man I counted as comrade, and friend, I say Goodbye . In your life you added dignity to everything you did, and Honor to the Country you served in quietness with strength. May your family draw strength in their loss from the legacy you leave in the many lives you touched.
MSG Glenn E. Lewis, ret USAF
MG Ray Moorman, USAF Ret
June 28, 2021
I wish to offer my genuine condolences to the Family of a dear friend, Bill Wilmer. I flew with Bill for many years in the Ohio Air National Guard. Bill was a devoted individual to his country and his family that I admired. Throw a nickel on the grass.
David shortt
April 19, 2021
As Curator of Veterans Memorial Museum Foundation in Germantown, saw Bill once a week at our WWII Veterans lunches. BILL became a good friend of all the Veterans and filled is full of his flying stories
He was a man of integrity and decency and at Fighter Pilot at heart, a great loss to his family and society. God bless and rest BILL...
DONALD E STOKES
April 18, 2021
My prayers are with all the family, i knew him well as a business man, honest and a very friendly man! bought a new Gremlin from him when i first got married in 1970! He sure had a good long life which i am happy for his family and friends! well known throughout the city! may god bless you all and may he rest in peace!
Beverly Crocker
April 18, 2021
Bill was one of the nicest men I have ever known. He was a good friend of my Dad, Jack Crocker. He will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
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