John Michael Wilhelm
April 26, 1945 - May 26, 2019
John Michael Wilhelm was born April 26, 1945, in Humansville, Missouri, to Adam and Rosie Mae Myers Wilhelm. He died Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 74 years. John was a veteran of the armed forces having proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He served aboard the USS Ranger and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He worked several jobs throughout his life including working on the wheat harvest crew and as a welder, but most recently was the receiving department supervisor with Home Depot in Owasso. He was a lifetime member of the Owasso VFW Post #7180. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes, especially traveling. He was a very talented woodworker and loved working on different projects and works of art. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: His wife; Wanda Daughter; Shelley Shorey His brother and sister in-law; Wendel and Mary Wilhelm, of Dodge City, Kansas He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Shorb. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Owasso VFW Post #7180, P.O. Box 1482, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
John Michael Wilhelm was born April 26, 1945, in Humansville, Missouri, to Adam and Rosie Mae Myers Wilhelm. He died Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 74 years. John was a veteran of the armed forces having proudly served... View Obituary & Service Information