Robert J. Wilhelm

June 10, 1922 - August 24, 2015

Robert J. Wilhelm, 93 of Newcomerstown, formerly of Portage Lakes, went home to heaven after a long battle with COPD. The Lord declared victory for Robert on Tuesday, August 24th after receiving loving care at Riverside Manor Nursing Home along with Interim Hospice of Coshocton. Prior to his time at the nursing home, Robert resided with his wife, Virginia of 67 years, at Riverside Apartments where he also received loving care from his wife, apartment staff and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel (Yoder) Wilhelm, father, Donald E. Wilhelm Sr., and brother, Donald E. Wilhelm Jr. He is survived by his wife Virginia (Liston), 2 sons, James L. of Kimbolton and Gerald D. of Santa Barbara, 1 daughter, Faye L. Cusma and husband Thomas of Kimbolton, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Robert had a love for God, family, and his country having served aboard the USS Baltimore for 4 years in WW II. He graduated from Art School, worked in the printing industry and later retired from Akron Metropolitan Housing where he worked as a lock smith and in maintenance and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newcomerstown. Robert was a man of many talents, could fix "anything" and was an amazing artist and woodcarver. He lived a long, full, and blessed life and will be missed by many. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob LaFollette officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron. Visitation will be Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Addy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund 135 S. River St. Newcomerstown OH 43832. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com