CASPER WILHELM Obituary

Casper went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2010. He proudly served his Country during WWII on the European Front before settling in Delano for over 30 years where he was actively involved in education. His teaching career began in Richgrove and he retired from Columbine School District after years of dedicated service as teacher, principal, and superintendent. His many interests included fishing, camping, telling stories, playing bridge and discussing politics. He is survived by his children, Kathy Bonds, Michael and Marilyn Wilhelm, Cindy and Harold Schaefer, Laura and Gary Miller; grandchildren, Melissa and Rafael Couret, Andrew Schaefer, Nicholas and Kim Sandoval, Jonathan Schaefer, Hannah Wilhelm, Zachary and Brittanie Sandoval, Eleanor Wilhelm, Rachel Wilhelm, and Lance Bonds and Tiffany Noble; great-grandchildren, Paisley Couret and Bryson Sandoval. A Memorial Service will be held for Casper at Liberty Christian Center, 8801 So. 'H' St., Bakersfield, Ca. on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Casper Wilhelm Scholarship Fund, c/o Michael Wilhelm, Walter and Wilhelm Law Group, The Tower, 8305 N. Fresno St., Suite 410, Fresno, Ca. 93720-1563.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for CASPER WILHELM

13 Entries

August 5, 2010

Dear Wilhelms,
We have been thinking about you these past days. What a great man and wonderful creation of God has been called home. His legacy is a great one and lives on in each of you. Blessings, Marlin for the Hietts

Richard Dao

July 27, 2010

It was certainly an honor and a pleasure to know your family. Thank you so much for letting us help with the care of your parents. God Bless from the staff at Visiting Angels.

Andrea Bland

July 23, 2010

The Zaninovich Family, Andrew, Stella and Andrea extends their most heartfelt condolences to the Wilhelm family. Mr. Wilhelm was a dedicated educator who made sure his students got experience working on computers when most people had never seen one. Our language, mathematics and arts programs had us as prepared for high school/college and professional experiences as the best of them. Mr. Wilhelm was a Great man. He made our country a better place by empowering children through education. Above and beyond being a fine educator, he clearly cared about his students. If something was bothering them he wanted to help, each and everyone of us. Thank you Mr. Wilhelm! God rest his soul and bless his family. Mrs. Wilhelm, he couldn't have done all that he did without you. Thank you too! Sincerely, Andrea Zaninovich Bland '80

July 16, 2010

To the wilhelm children,I was in contact with your father for the last few months,and I am so happy we had those few e-mails to share.It was very strange relating to him as an adult but not difficult.I just wanted you to know a little bit about your father that ,maybe you might not have known.I was his student in the middle 1960's.My parents got a divorce,which was not so common.I was having troubles due to all the madness at home.Your father took me into his office to talk with me about it and try to help me in any way he could.with my father gone,and me approaching puberty,he even made sure I was aware of the birds and bees.I was fairly on top of things ,but he did clear up some misconceptions ,i had ---thank goodness...lol!The only time i have ever gone fishing was with your father and another student.i caught the limit too..I just thought you should know that it meant the world to me.He ,even,hired me to help him build on the family room at the house on 20th?--right off girard--It was awesome and after college building materials was my career.I .also want to thank you folks for sharing him with us and your lovely mother too. Sincerely,Kevin E. Geivet

July 16, 2010

The Geivet family sends our most heartfelt condolences to the Wilhelm family.Your father and that little 'country school' had a huge impact on this family.We are forever grateful that we had the chance to be educated by those he chose and then by him when we reached his class.He kept us interested and busy.His gift to us was the desire to continue learning always.thank you, Mr. Wilhelm...you are missed.Sincerely,
Karla,Dawn,Kevin,Dino,and Holly Geivet.

July 15, 2010

Our greatest condolences from the Rodriguez family. Mr. Wilhelm taught Felicitas, Raul, Yolanda, Norma, Miguel, Gloria and Christina and each one of us grew educationally as well as emotionally. He was an educator and humanitarian. We remember him fondly drinking vanilla milkshakes but telling us to keep it from Mrs. Wilhelm which we did cause we loved him and did not want him to get in trouble with her. He will always have a very special place in each of our hearts as we will always love his memory.

Norma Rodriguez

July 15, 2010

I send my most heartfelt condolenses to all of Mr Wilhelm's family. I was one of his students at Columbine school from 1st grade to 8th grade. I have always kept Mr and Mrs Wilhelm dear in my heart. My most beautiful childhood memories was school because we had the best teachers and wonderful fellow students. Mr Wilhelm always had a saying when something didn't go just right. he would say "well that's the way the cookie crumbles". Mrs Wilhelm always played the piano at our Christmas school functions and Open House. One time we were taken to San Francisco when I was in 7th grade. I remember the girls slept with Mrs Wilhelm in their trailer and the guys had to sleep in tents with Mr Wilhelm and Mr Ritter. The boys were making so much noise that I heard Mr Wilhelm say " You boys quiet down, you are waking up the frogs". All of the Wilhelm children were so blessed to have such magnificent parents. God bless all of you. May Mr and Mrs Wilhelm be together in paradise.

Mary Reimer

July 14, 2010

Mike & family,

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Don Christolear

July 11, 2010

To the children and relatives of Mr. Wilhelm (that's what I knew him as), I have some very fond memories of fishing trips and an open home for us to hang out at. I don't know if it would have made a difference if he knew I was a Dodger fan or not:-) I believe he did.. Mike & I had some good discussions about our team choice differences. I think I learned much of what I know about stream fishing from Mr. Wilhelm. It has been 40 years since I've seen him but I always had fond memories. As an American, an American Legion Rider and a Patriot Guard Rider (both groups that honor our servicemen and deceased veterans), I would like to thank Mr. Wilhelm for his service to our country. I wish I could have done so while he was still with us. God Bless each and every one of you and our prayers are with you at this time.

Marcy Ladd

July 11, 2010

Dear Kathy, Mike, Cindy, Laura, and families,

I am so sorry for both the losses of your mother and father over this past year. They both meant a lot to me growing up, and were like second parents to me for all the time I spent with your family. I will keep you all close in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you all comfort in knowing Casper and Pat are now together again in Heaven for all eternity.

Max Mendoza

July 11, 2010

Mr. Wilhelm was a great educator and mentor; a man with great knowledge. He is our hearts and prayers. Sinserly, Max A. Mendoza , Houston, Tx.

Jenny Rohan

July 10, 2010

Dear Kathy and Family,
I wanted to let you know that the Fresno people who cared for both Casper and Pat are very saddened by the news. I am glad they are back together again, as I am sure the last year without Pat has been hard for all.
Our thoughts, prayers and blessings go to you.

Kathy Bonds

July 9, 2010

I love you, Daddy, and miss you so much. Give Mother a big hug for me.

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