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Michael Wilhelm Obituary

BLAIRSTOWN: Michael P. Wilhelm, 67, passed away Monday, August 25th, 2025 from complications of an accident on July 22nd. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 2nd, at St. John's Catholic Church in Blairstown with Father Jacob Dunne as celebrant. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown, following the service. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 1st, at St. John's. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Blairstown EMS. Michael Patrick Wilhelm was born on April, 23rd, 1958, in Marengo, IA, to Patrick and Charlene Frese Wilhelm. He was raised in Blairstown, graduating from Benton Community High School in 1976. On June 1st, 1985, he married Beverly Duncalf at St. John's Catholic Church in Blairstown. He worked a variety of agriculture, construction, and welding jobs throughout his life and was always there to build, fix or help family and friends with anything they needed. He was a remarkable father; his greatest joy came from watching his daughters and granddaughters grow up. He especially liked attending his daughters, granddaughters and nieces/nephews activities. He enjoyed the outdoors, boating, snowmobiling, attending car and boat races, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Charlene Wilhelm, Blairstown; two daughters: Amanda (Matt) Wingerter, West Des Moines and Laurel Wilhelm, St. Louis; two granddaughters: Everly and Adeline Wingerter. He is also survived by his siblings: Terri (Tim) Dvorak, Urbandale, Joni (Dan) Weekly, Cedar Rapids, Craig (Allison) Wilhelm, Cedar Rapids, Ben (Angie) Wilhelm, Phoenix; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family who will miss him deeply. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly and father, Patrick. Online condolences: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Michael Patrick Wilhelm, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by KWWL on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Pam Sauve

September 1, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Gone way too soon! We worked together at PM Lattner Mfg for many years. He would come into my office during his lunch and show me photos of Lauren on the Racing Boats, pictures of Everly from her birth until he retired. Pics of Adeline when she was a baby etc.... He was so proud of his family. All of you and also his Granddoggie too! He would light up with pride anytime he talked about his family! Sending prayers to you all in this time of sorrow!

Jan Walleck

August 30, 2025

Dear Charlene and family, I am so very, very sorry about Mike's way too early passing. Charlene, I left a voicemail on the iPhone # I had for you. I said I'm giving you the biggest, tightest hug I can. I know the extremely strong faith your family shares. And the extremely strong, loving relationships your family shares. Blessings in that. On a lighter note, I would love to be a fly on the wall watching that card game in heaven! I can also imagine Marge Schulte Holub keeping all these guys in line! Charlene, my dear friend, I am sending huge hugs and all my love to you.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. John Catholic Church

105 West Street NW, Blairstown, IA 52209

Sep

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. John Catholic Church

105 West Street NW, Blairstown, IA 52209

Sep

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Interment

11:45 a.m.

Pleasant Hill Cemetery

7825 21st Avenue, Blairstown, IA 52209

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Phillips Funeral Home - Blairstown

108 Fremont Street NW, Blairstown, IA 52209

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