Jeffrey Wilhelm

PIQUA - Jeffrey L. Wilhelm, 62, of Piqua, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Upper Valley Medical Center.

He was born April 18, 1961, in Piqua to the late Elbert G. and Connie S. (Eller) Wilhelm.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Ryan) Brindamour of Dayton; and his grand dogs he loved, Draco and Suge; also, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Jeff was a graduate of Piqua Central High School, Class of 1979, and was a huge supporter of all Piqua Indians sports and activities throughout his life. Some may remember him as a familiar face at Piqua Indians games, he enjoyed working the ticket booth and chatting with everyone.

Jeff ran the family business, Dairyland here in town, and also was a salesman at Carl Reinke Ford, he worked at the Piqua Kroger and also the Piqua Daily Call. He was an avid sports fan of all Piqua Indian sports, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jeff also coached Piqua Youth softball and baseball and really enjoyed sharing his love of sports with the kids.

One of Jeff's passions was singing and performing, and he was heavily involved in the Fractured Follies, the Piqua Players, and the Heritage Players at the former Piqua Heritage Festival. Jeff was very proud to have sung in the Ohio State Rosebowl Parade in 1979.

Jeff never met a stranger and was always willing to give his time or help anyone that was in need. Jeff most recently was a longtime resident of Piqua Manor and made many friends there that felt like family. He will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A service to honor his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. January 15, 2024, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park in Covington. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Community Foundation, 209 W. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.