FERMAN E. WILHELM, 73, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday August 15, 2008. He was born September 25, 1934 in West Liberty, Ohio the son of the late Donald & Ruth (Coddington) Wilhelm.

He served in the Army from 1958-1963 and was a member of American Legion Post #0763 of Beavercreek, Ohio, the AMVETS Post #88 of Troy, Ohio and the North Dayton Anglers. He retired from International Harvester.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sondra (Goings) Wilhelm; a daughter, Kathy & Dan Barker of New Carlisle; four grandchildren, Kimberly & Charlie Bodiker, Kristina & Jimmy Walsh, Brian & Jason Pund; two great grandchildren, Matthew Bodiker and James Walsh; brothers & sisters, Nancy & John Stoltz of New Carlisle, Audrey & Jack Welbaum of Casstown, Ohio, Clint & Marjorie Wilhelm of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-laws, Patty Wilhelm of New Carlisle, Ohio and Jo Wilhelm of Johnson City, Texas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Wilhelm.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Carlisle Cemetery.