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WILHELM Phyllis June (Buser) Phyllis June (Buser) Wilhelm, age 79, of Wauseon joined her husband, John and best friend, Joann on August 13, 2011 after a sudden illness. Phyllis was born on October 1, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of the late Jake and Stella Buser. She attended Devilbiss High School and graduated in 1949. She then married John Wilhelm in 1951 and he preceded her in death. She and John owned and operated several grocery stores and meat markets in the Toledo area until moving to Wauseon and purchasing a farm. She enjoyed her life, love and children for the next 54 years until John's death. Her fun loving spirit and quick wit will be missed by all and never forgotten. Phyllis is survived by her children, Jim (Marian) Wilhelm, Stella (Rhonda) Wilhelm, and Joe (Debbie) Wilhelm; grandchildren, John (Sandy) Wilhelm, Mariann (Frank) Uzo, Joe (Andi) Wilhelm and Matt (Kristi) Wilhelm. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Colin, Caleb, Hanna and Kayla and sisters, Mildred Hunter and Marion Chips. Bye Bye and Buy Bonds! Go Tigers! A Mass dedicated to her memory will be recited in the South wing of St. Caspar Catholic Church on Friday August 19, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.GrisierFH.com Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Toledo Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, Ohio 43537. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 16, 2011.

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August 19, 2011

I am so very sorry to hear about Phyllis. I met Phyllis at FCHC where I had to privilege to meet and take care of Phyllis during one of her hospital stays. She was a wonderful, funloving and giving person. I will never forget her. She has touched my heart. Sincerely, Penny Strup

Jean Seiler

August 16, 2011

To my special Tweegle....gone but not forgotten! Give John and Joan and hug for me. I'll have to behave now as I know you'll be watching down on us! Love always, Jean

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