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Robert Wilhelm Obituary
1944 - 2018
Robert G. Wilhelm, Jr., 74, of Powell, passed away peacefully at home on August 20. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Annette (Medinger) and R. Gordon Wilhelm on March 13, 1944. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carole (Tracey) Wilhelm and their son, Andrew R. Wilhelm. A graduate of Case Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1966, he received his M.S. in Systems and Control Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1968. Bob entered the field of process control and automation in its infancy and was the consummate engineer. He was hired in 1969 by Industrial Nucleonics Corp. and became a Senior Principal Engineer. He retired from ABB in 1990, at which time he began his consulting business, Objective Control. After a fulfilling career, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in late 2016. Bob was a registered Professional Engineer, held several patents, and authored numerous publications. He was admired for his technical knowledge and teaching by his peers and remembered as an outstanding role model by his son Andy. His intelligence, values, wit, and appreciation for the arts, nature and travel will sustain Carole and Andy. Classical music, opera and jazz gave Bob immense joy as did playing the piano. Fine woodworking and photography were passions. In recent years Bob served as president of Chamber Music Columbus and later as treasurer of the Powell Liberty Historical Society. His eyes were donated to the Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank and will be used for research. Arrangements for cremation were handled by Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Ohio and Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd. on Saturday, September 29, at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Chamber Music Columbus, PO Box 14445, Cols. 43214; Carpe Diem String Quartet, 3982 Powell Rd., Ste 25, Powell 43065; or Ohio Health Hospice, 800 McConnell Dr., Cols. 43214.
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Pam Plate and Paul Ward
September 23, 2023
Bob is remembered for the wit and intelligence he brought to his teaching for us at Paul Ward Associates in the late 1980s and 1990s. We treasured him for his varied interests and passions, for his kindness, as well as for being a fellow Unitarian Universalist. He is greatly missed by Paul Ward and Pam Plate.
Marydana Johns
September 28, 2018
Carole,
I will miss Bob's kindness and willingness to always help when needed. He was a dedicated friend to the Powell Liberty Historical Society. With deepest sympathy, Marydana & Jeff
August 28, 2018
Carole, Please know that I am holding you and your family in my heart.
Shannon Flanders
Carol Hughes
August 28, 2018
Carole -
I was so sad to hear of your painful loss. You do so much for others, I hope all of us can be as vigilant in supporting you at this time.
Hugs,
Carol Hughes
Eddi and John Reid
August 27, 2018
John and I were shown great kindness and friendship by both Bob and Carole. We will sorely miss him.
miles drake
August 25, 2018
Amy and I are very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. We and all of the Chamber Music family will miss him and send our sincerest condolences and prayers to Carole and Andrew.
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