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John Wilhelm Obituary

Wilhelm John R. Wilhelm, of Columbus, OH. After a long courageous battle with cancer, John passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 29 years, Donna; loving daughter, Melissa (Patrick Snider) Madden; son, Cary Madden; grandchildren, Brandon, Samantha and Ally. I was a proud Poppa! Poppa loves you! Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand nephews. John felt blessed to be an employee of St. Francis DeSales High School. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis DeSales High School Chapel on Sunday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Loren Seibold officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pelotonia rider Sam Legg who will ride in John's memory at 351 W. Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 or to St. Francis DeSales High School 4212 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH 43224. Arrangements by MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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Mary Ann Thiel

October 25, 2013

May you feel the loving arms of our heavenly Father around you at this time of great sadness Donna! My deepest sympathy to you and all the family.I am so sorry to learn of John's death in the Catholic Times on Thursday the 24th.You both were very special people in my life a few years back and always thought of in that way. I am so sorry for your loss of a great guy and husband,Donna! May God bless all of you as you carry on through the days ahead!

October 24, 2013

Dear Donna and family, may you feel Gods loving arms carrying you! Just want you to know I am praying for you! Just lean on your family and friends during these hard times!!!!!! God bless you Patty Keplar!

October 20, 2013

We are sorry to hear of the passing of John. We will remember the family in our prayers. May God give you comfort.

Sue and Fred Williams

October 20, 2013

We will miss our friend, John. You always felt cared for and loved while in his presence. We send heartfelt wishes of comfort to Donna and his family for we know how much he will be missed.

Nancy Tongol

October 19, 2013

Donna, I know you and John fought a long, strong fight. I am proud of both of you and with this loss, I pray that you see and know that you did a great job. John will be rewarded in heaven and he will be peaceful, with no pain. Donna, I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you will be okay. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Nancy

October 19, 2013

John was always such a caring person. His ways always made you feel special. He will be so dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to Donna and his family members.

Esther Blaies

October 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

October 18, 2013

Words are had to find when someone you care about has lost a Spouse/Friend/Loveone. Donna we want you to know that our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and Family during this time of sorrow.

Larry and Debbie Miller

Jeff Varney

October 17, 2013

All my love and prayers to the whole family.

Lorie and Bill Steller

October 17, 2013

John was such a sweet and caring man. When we took pictures with the granddaughters it was so clear how much they loved him. We will miss. God bless you all at this time. Prayers for strength and peace.

Melissa Madden

October 17, 2013

I loved him so much and I am going to miss him everyday.

Steve and Judy Ross

October 16, 2013

Steve and Judy Ross
Adam and Stephanie Keller
John and his wife Donna are wonderful next door neighbors. I am especially fond of my memories of John walking over to give me a bag a popcorn while I worked outside in the yard.
Our deepest sympathies are with the Wilhelm family as they move through this sad time. In our prayers, Judy

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