Kenneth Charles Wilhelm

Kenneth Charles Wilhelm obituary, Ider, AL

Kenneth Charles Wilhelm

Kenneth Wilhelm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Corner Stone Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Feb. 19, 2026.
Kenneth Charles Wilhelm age 79 of Ider died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in Fuller Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11 AM CT until time of service.

Kenneth was born January 27, 1947 in Fort Payne, AL to parents, Charles and Iantha Moore Wilhelm. He had worked as a Millwright at Borg Fabric and drove a truck over the road for a number of years. He enjoyed working on old cars and his favorite brand was Dodge. His favorite times were spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include children, Kenny Wilhelm, Lissa George, Cheryl Boydston(Tommy), grandchildren, Anissa Farley(Richie), Tanner Wilhelm, Tyler Wilhelm(Madeline), Ross Boydston(Jessica), Anna Harper(Matt), Michael Morgan, Lindsey Hemphill(Justin), nine great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gwen Koger Wilhelm, sister, Wanda Little and son, Wayne Stanford.

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