Donald Edward Wilhelm Obituary
The passing of Donald Edward Wilhelm of Defiance, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 20, 2025 at the age of 95. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward F. Wilhelm and Beatrice T. Steffel; his children, Stephen and Pamela Wilhelm Giuliani; and his sister Jean Rohrs.
He is survived by: his children, Tom Wilhelm (Charlene), Ann Wilhelm (Amer Abu Alfa), Mary Wilhelm-Chapin (Stephen), Barbara Hilgenberg (Thomas) and Linda Pezzolesi (Timothy); his grandchildren, Daniela Giuliani, Stephen Wilhelm, Joseph Hilgenberg, Adriana Giuliani, Nathaniel Chapin, Alexander Wilhelm (Mazie Bernard), Elizabeth Hilgenberg, Giuseppe Giuliani, Joshua Hilgenberg, Fletcher Chapin, Acadia Pezzolesi (Nicholas Vilardi), Cole Wilhelm and Sawyer Pezzolesi; his sister Lee Ann Marshall; and his brother-in-law Louis Simonis.
The family suggests that donations in Don's name be made to the National Parks Conservation Association at support.npca.org or Elara Caring Hospice Foundation, 209 E Washington Ave., Ste 450, Jackson, Michigan 49201.
