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Rodger Wilhelm Obituary
He was born May 19, 1947, and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain. Rodger graduated from Admiral King High School in 1965.
He worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation, Lorain Port Authority, and the Community Development Department. He was proud to have overseen the development of the Pipe Yard baseball stadium.
He was a passionate supporter of all Lorain sports. In 2017, he was awarded the Citizenship Award from the Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association, recognizing his many years of service to the athletes, coaches, and Lorain community. He loved taking yearly trips with "the guys" to the state basketball tournament and attending the Ohio State Football games with his family and friends. He enjoyed serving as the Financial Officer of AMVETS Post #47 and was also a member of the Lorain ELKS.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth Wilhelm (nee Kuncel); proud father of his three sons, Zachary Wilhelm, Matthew (Vanessa) Wilhelm, and Kurt Wilhelm; grandfather of Mason, Madeline, Gianna, and Emma; and brother of Jack Wilhelm (Corrine), Tom Wilhelm, Fred (Debbie) Wilhelm, Beverly (Darryl) Tomazic, and Kristina Wilhelm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mary Wilhelm (nee Mihalik); and brothers, Francis “Fritz” Wilhelm and Victor “Vinny” Wilhelm.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 30th, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. The Rev. Craig Hovanec, pastor, will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be made to either St. Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 or Lorain High, Attn: Athletic Department, 2600 Ashland Ave., Lorain, OH 44052.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.
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April 5, 2019
I would like to extend my deep and heartfelt sympathy to you, Ruth, and to your family. May there be peace for you at this sad time.
Kathy Abrahamowicz
Bobby Ramos
April 3, 2019
Condolences to the Wilhelm family. Fabulous times playing at Oakwood Park were he help make it happen.
April 2, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Roger was always one of the good guys. God bless you all.
Edgar (Eggie) Sanchez, Sr.
March 30, 2019
My prayers and deepest condolences to the Wilhelm family.
March 30, 2019
GRAMMA MIHALIK AND HER ROGEE ARE BCK TOGETHER AGAIN' UNCLE AL AND AUNT LU WILL SAY A SPECIAL PRAYER WILL BE THINKING OF RUTH AND THE BOYS THIS DAY LOVE UNCLE AL.
March 29, 2019
My prayers and sympathy are with the entire Wilhelm family. Rest peacefully Roger.
Carol (Miller) Campana
March 29, 2019
r.i.p.rodger,
all the fun we had growing up, playing ball on the corner and the bus rides to school
Joe Kokinda
March 29, 2019
We are all sad at hearing of this loss. Our Condolences to all the Wilhelm Family
March 28, 2019
To the Wilheim family so sorry for your loss Roger was a great guy. Michael Flaherty
Buzz Martin
March 28, 2019
Great memories of all the football games RIP
Wilda Burgos
March 28, 2019
Ruth, my heartfelt condolences go out to you on the passing of your beloved Rodger, so many years shared and so many memories to hold on to. I can remember you and Rodger bringing each one of the boys into where I worked (Kohlmyer Sports) wrapped in receiving blankets and how proud Rodger was of Zach, Matt and Kurt and even more proud watching their sporting events. It was always a pleasure to wait on Rodger when he came in to our store and it was quite often.
May each of you hold a special memory of Rodger in your heart as you grieve his passing in the days ahead.
Love,
Wilda Burgos
Joseph Dougherty
March 28, 2019
Our prayers and condolences to the Wilhelm Family.
Joe & Belinda Dougherty
F,Pete Contreras
March 28, 2019
My condolence to the Wilhelm Family,RIP My good friend,
Dan Cairns
March 28, 2019
To the entire Wilhelm family, It's terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to your family. Rodger was a great guy as well as a friend.
Bob Stack
March 28, 2019
Condolences to the Wilhelm family. Prayers. RIP Rodger
March 28, 2019
Deeply saddened to hear of Roger's passing. Our prayers go out for Roger and the Wilhelm family. John and Peggy Lukachko.
Bob & Linda Stack
March 28, 2019
Condolences to the Wilhelm family. Prayers RIP Roger
Dave Thomas
March 27, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilhelm family. Many memories and good times with the Jet.
He will be remembered
for his famous Ramjet Shuffle
move in the touch football league.
Dave and Karen Thomas
Kathy Potts
March 27, 2019
With deepest sympathy to Ruth and Family.
Rest in Peace Rodger.
Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel
March 27, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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