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Official Obituary of

Dean Paul Wilhelm

July 1, 1933 ~ May 11, 2026 (age 92) 92 Years Old

Dean Wilhelm Obituary

DEAN PAUL WILHELM; 92, Beloved husband of 72 years to the late Diane M. (Nee Suter); Loving father of Denise LaSalle (Jeff), Douglas Wilhelm (Sharon), Debra Green (late Bob), Dean Scott Wilhelm, and Dawn Shearer (Tim); Cherished grandfather of Jeff, Jenny, Anthony, Bill, Amanda, Courtney, Jena, Griffin, Madison, Kevin, and Sydney; Dearest great-grandfather of Jeff, Ryan, Gabby, Calvin, Tristan, Alana, Amelia, and Jericho; Dear brother of the late Lamar (late Katherine); Dear uncle and friend to many. Dean loved charter fishing with friends, antiquing, and NASCAR. He founded his company, Dean's Truck Body, in 1970 and grew the business until he retired in 2000 to focus on his true passion, his home property and entertaining at "The Barn". Numerous family gatherings, weddings, pig roasts and clambakes were greatly anticipated events, where he made many lifelong friendships. A true original, he'll be greatly missed. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD. (ST. RT. 82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION THURSDAY MAY 28th 2-4 and 6-8PM. All are asked together at Crown Hill Memorial Park Abbey Mausoleum 8592 Darrow Rd. Twinsburg where Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 29th at 11:00AM. Entombment Crown Hill Memorial Park.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
May 28, 2026

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ferfolia Funeral Home
356 W. Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Visitation
Thursday
May 28, 2026

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ferfolia Funeral Home
356 W. Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

Funeral Service
Friday
May 29, 2026

11:00 AM
Abbey Mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery
8592 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087

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