Mark John Wilhelm
Mark John Wilhelm, age 68, a resident of Put-in-Bay Township, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
He was born on July 26, 1955, in Sandusky, to Harold and Mary Anne (nee Hite) Wilhelm and had been a lifelong resident of Put-in-Bay.
Mark dedicated over 33 years of service working for the physical facilities at The Ohio State University, Put-in-Bay Campus.
He was deeply committed to his community, having served for 55 years on the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department, where he held the position of fire chief for many years. Additionally, he held an officer position in the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association.
Mark found joy in the camaraderie of the “Men’s Breakfast Club,” where he enjoyed meeting friends at various breakfast venues around the island.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (nee Gray) Wilhelm, whom he married on April 16, 1983. He also is remembered by his mother, Mary Anne Wilhelm; daughters, Amy (Kurtis) August, of Florida, Jacqueline (Dustin) Boyed, of Kettering, Ohio; and son, Doug Wilhelm, of Put-in-Bay. He is further survived by his cherished grandsons, Lincoln and Andrew; siblings Charles (Sue) Wilhelm, of Put-in-Bay, Kathleen Kissell, Karen (Dale) Burris, of North Bass Island, and Sue (Tom) Seaburg, of Put-in-Bay; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mark was preceded in death by his father; brother John David “MoJohn” Wilhelm; and brother-in-law, Tom Kissell.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 632 Catawba Avenue, Put-in-Bay, with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at noon.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to The Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 68, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456; or Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church P.O. Box 179, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456.
Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
