Wm. "Don Wilhelm

William D. "Don" Wilhelm, 88, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2015 at his home. Born in College Corner, IN, he joined the Marine Corp at age 17 and served for 2 years during WW II. He worked as a machinist for AVCO in Richmond, IN for 22 years: several years with McCall's in Dayton; and as the Ranger at Woodland Trails Boy Scout Camp in Camden from 1973 - 1980; then as a farm hand at Toney's Twin Acres Farm in Preble County. After retiring, he mowed at the golf course at Hueston Woods State Park for 5 years. Don served as Scoutmaster for Troop 78 in Eaton from 1960 - 1972 and received the Silver Beaver Award. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and visited 49 of 50 states during family vacations. Preceded in death by wife Lois Jane (Caldwell) Wilhelm on October 16, 2011: parents Dale and Bessie (Schiely) Pendergrass: son-in-law Stanley Brown in 2013: and grandson Michael Frederick in 2009. Survived by children Michael K. Wilhelm of Eaton; Kent A. Wilhelm & wife Diane of Camden, OH; Barbara S. Brown of Eaton: and Peggy J. Frederick & husband Kelly of Eaton: grandchildren Shawn Wilhelm, Shellie Baugh, Matthew Wilhelm, April Brown and Mitchell Frederick: and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call on the family from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral services to follow at 1:00 pm. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wm. "Don Wilhelm please visit our Sympathy Store.