Willard "Tom" Wilhelm

Willard "Tom"  Wilhelm, age 70 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 following a brief illness, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his family.  
He was born July 21, 1950, in Massillon, the son of  the late Willard and Beatrice (Deem) Wilhelm.  
Tom retired from Ecodyne where he was a supervisor for 48 years. 
Tom is survived by daughters, Michelle Batdorf of Akron, Dawn Dazey of Wooster, and Rachel Patterson of Columbia City, Indiana; sisters, Sandy (Dennis) Howald of Batesburg, SC, and Linda (Bob) Lance of Wooster; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.  
He was preceded in death by grandson, Brandon Dazey, and  sister, Berna Kay Ankrom.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home, Massillon Chapel, 639 First St. N.E., Massillon.  
ALL GUESTS MUST WEAR MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED.
His final place of rest will be Brookfield Cemetery, Massillon.  
Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute wall.  
Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3248

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