Eugene "Gene" A. Wilhelm's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2019 in OFallon, Illinois

Eugene "Gene" A. Wilhelm

April 30, 1926 - December 5, 2019 (93 years old)

OFallon, Illinois

Eugene "Gene" A. Wilhelm's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2019 in OFallon, Illinois

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Meridith Funeral Home PC

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Eugene "Gene" A. Wilhelm

April 30, 1926 - December 5, 2019 (93 years old)

OFallon, Illinois

Eugene A. Wilhelm Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Eugene A. Wilhelm (OFallon, Illinois), born in Mascoutah, Illinois, who passed away on December 5, 2019, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eugene A. Wilhelm to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar Wilhelm and Ottilia Wilhelm; and his brothers, George (Frances), Vincent and Aloys Wilhelm (Paul).

He is survived by: his wife Rita Bechtoldt of Belleville, IL; his children, David of Woodbury, MN, Thomas (Joan) of Belleville, IL, Ann Hammer of St. Louis, MO, Helen Andersen (Mike) of Union, KY, Jane Crabtree (Marc Ginsburg) of Clearwater, FL, John (Kelly) of Trenton, IL, Mary Matteson (Mike) of Lynchburg, VA, Paul (Wendy) of Trenton, IL, Robert (Jane) of Lebanon, IL, Daniel (Chris) of Bloomington, IL, Pete (Jasna) of Coppell, TX, Mark (Lanie) of Lebanon and Edward (Ericka) of Kirkwood, MO.; his grandchildren, Jeff, Erica, Vicki, Matt, Josh, Sam, Hannah, Jacob, William, Laura, Jenna, Tim, Tiffany, Katie, Nicki, Erin, Alexander, Taylor, Megan, Mackenzie, Isaac and Owen; his stepgranddaughter Jennifer of Maine; his great grandchildren, Millie, Hazel, Tyler, Liam, Abram, Nora, Rowan, Marshall, Wade, Madelyn, James and Macklin; and his siblings, Marie Wilhelm of Mascoutah, Arthur (Clara Mae) of Mascoutah, Lawrence (Delores) of Mascoutah and Paul Wilhelm. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meridith Funeral Home PC



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901 N Alton St, Lebanon, IL 62254

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