Patricia A. Wilhelm, 75, of North Fairfield, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Cleveland Clinic after a short illness. She was born in Willard on December 22, 1934 to the late Charles and Sadie Henry. Patricia lived most of her life in the Willard and North Fairfield areas.
She graduated from Willard High School and Sandusky School of Practical Nursing in 1980. Patricia was a nurse at Hillside Acres in Willard for over 20 years before retirement.
Patricia was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New London. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching their sports. Patricia enjoyed traveling, camping and a bible study group at the North Fairfield United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Marvin L.; children, Robert (Terri) Kelley of Willard, James (Nancy) Kelley of Florida, Lori (Richard) Green of North Carolina, Shawn (Jeanine) Wilhelm of Willard, Shanette (Larry) McGrath of Reynoldsburg, Shavon (Germain) Boney of North Carolina, Shane (Shelly) Wilhelm of Plymouth and Shaad (Rachel) Wilhelm of Greenwich and 21 grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her 2 grandsons, Ian Wilhelm and Keiffer Wilhelm.
Friends and family may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Eastman Funeral Home, 49 W. Main St., Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 25 W. Perry, Willard with Father Stanley Szybka officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Willard. Memorials if desired may be given to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 18 Park Ave., New London, Ohio 44851.