 1928 - 2010 (82 years)
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| Name |
Leonard Joseph Jr. Wilhelm |
| Birth |
27 Mar 1928 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
2 Oct 2010 |
Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland  |
| Notes |
- AVILTON — Leonard “Junior” Joseph Wilhelm, 82, of Avilton, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1928. Junior will be sadly missed by his devoted family, including wife, Nancy (Caton) Wilhelm, of Avilton; daughter, Angela Garlitz and special friend, Roger McKenzie, of Avilton; son, Leonard “Joe” Wilhelm III and wife Shari, of Avilton, son, Steve Wilhelm and wife Terri, of Avilton; granddaughter, Katie Orner, husband Jerry, and sons, Wyatt and Morgan, of Grantsville, grandson, Joey Wilhelm, wife Erica, and son, Owen, of Avilton, granddaughter, Sarah Garlitz and special friend Danny McKenzie, of Grantsville, grandson, Jed Wilhelm, wife Kristie, and daughter, Braelyn, of Cresaptown, granddaughter, Lacey Wilhelm, of Avilton, and granddaughter, Bethany Garlitz and special friend Brian Buckel, of Grantsville. In addition, he is survived by fourteen siblings including Ronald Wilhelm, Ray Wilhelm, Gilbert Wilhelm, Robert Wilhelm, Twila Mae Fike, Susie Kamp, and Mildred Husselbaugh, all of Avilton, Olin Wilhelm, of Ohio, Dallas Wilhelm, of Barton, Jean Miller, of Ohio, Lois Rowe, of Frostburg, Connie Burdock, of Frostburg, Helen Michael, of Westernport, and Sheila Baker, of Finzel. In addition to his Savior, he will be joining in Heaven his father, Leonard Wilhelm Sr.; mother, Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm, and his brothers and sisters Harry Wilhelm, Dale Wilhelm, Hazel Layman, and Okey Wilhelm. Junior was best known for his sense of humor, hard working spirit, and the love he had for his family. He was a logger and farmer by trade, and was happiest when he was in the field on his tractor, singing at the top of his lungs. He took pride in raising fat cattle, (including his prized bull, Snoopy), big pumpkins, and loving kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He enjoyed picking apples, fruit, berries, and walking through the garden to see what he could find. He looked forward to plowing his fields in the spring, picking the first sweet corn in the summer, “deer camp” at the barn in the fall, and Christmas Eve with his family in the winter. He and his wife, “Curly” were married on March 5, 1955. Throughout their 55 year journey together, they built a loving home and were best friends and constant companions. They enjoyed going for rides on Sundays, watching the Pirates on TV, dancing the jig at the Flat, and spending time together at their home. Junior never missed a birthday party, and looked forward to spending Sunday nights at home with his family and fishing with his boys. He was “Pap” to everyone, and kids were always drawn to his sense of humor and cheerfulness. Although he will be sadly missed, his family will find peace and comfort in all of the happy memories and loving times they were so fortunate to share with him. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery. Junior was a cheerful giver and generous in every way. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to give to their favorite charity or simply perform one act of kindness to someone in need, in his honor. Cumberland Times-News, October 4, 2010
Leonard Joseph WILHELM Jr. and Cora Nancy CATON were married on 5 Mar 1955.
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| Person ID |
I15348 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
| Father |
Leonard Joseph Sr. Wilhelm, b. 8 Mar 1902, Garrett County, Maryland d. 19 Sep 2002, Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 100 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Mary Ellen Jane Crowe, b. 25 Mar 1906, Garrett County, Maryland d. 15 Jul 1980, Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 74 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Marriage |
14 Feb 1924 |
Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland |
| Family ID |
F07241 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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