Gerald "Jerry" Allan Wilhelm, age 82, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Jerry was born November 6, 1938. Preceded in death by his son Michael, daughters, Teresa Kenyon, Jean Goins and great-grandchild Knox Burrola.
Survived by his loving wife Joyce, children Mark (Joy) Wilhelm, Matt Wilhelm, Monica (Anthony) Manginelli, Jake (Suzanne) Wilhelm, Mary (Mike) Burrola, and Jim (Kim) Wilhelm; 24 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He served honorably in the United States Navy as a submariner, member of the Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight. Jerry was an Union Electrician (Local 640) by trade, wired the Palo Verde nuclear power plant and many hotels in Las Vegas.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 750 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041. Following the visitation will be a funeral service from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Jerry will be laid to rest at Phoenix Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
For donations or contributions please give to the Building Fund at Our Lady of Sorrows at the above address. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageGoldenDoor.com for the Wilhelm family.
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