Lawrence Edward Wilhelm

December 12, 1940 - April 6, 2025 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Edward Wilhelm after a long illness. Lawrence passed April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital in London, Ontario in his 85th year.

Lawrence will be missed by his wife of 31 years, Donna (nee Ditchfield), his brother Howard (Iris), and his sister Marlene Giangualano (Ralph).

Loving father to Ed Wilhelm (Collette) and Shelley Hautala-Minihane (Mike). Step-father to Rick Rudy (Leslie), Michael Sutherland (Kristine), Jim Sutherland (Sarrah), and Billy Sutherland.

Grandfather to 17 and Great-grandfather to 13.

Predeceased by his first wife, Rose (nee Chegahno) (1989), his son Michael (2013), his parents Irwin and Edna, his sisters Margorie Facey and Lorna Cavers, and his brother Gerry.

Lawrence worked for Fisher Controls for 38 years and drove for Enterprise for 20 years.

Known by many as Rats, Lawrence had a handshake, a nickname, and a laugh for anyone he met. His boisterous personality will be greatly missed around the euchre table.

Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of life to follow at a later date.

 Messages and condolences may be left at www.forestcitycremation.com. Please visit Lawrence’s obituary notice on Facebook.