EUGENE PAUL WILHELM

January 23, 1952 - January 24, 2019

Eugene Paul Wilhelm, 67, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully of an apparent heart attack, doing what he loved, on January 24, 2019. Eugene was born January 23, 1952, in Caledonia, to Paul and Elaine (Schulze) Wilhelm. He married Marie Becker on November 3rd, 1973, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Brownsville, MN. Marie passed away July 18, 2010. He spent his life working the family farm and driving truck. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends—especially his grandchildren, horseback riding on the wooded trails, and the open road on his Harley. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Shannon (Lee) Amundson and their children, Isaac and Claire, of Chatfield, MN; Cassie (Jesse) Rauk of Caledonia; and Stacy Wilhelm and her children, Hailey and Gavin, of Lanesboro, MN; girlfriend, Kim Bakke; 3 sisters, Paulette Wilhelm and Nancy (Jerry) Diersen, both of Caledonia, and Kaye (Rick) Denstad of Brownsville, MN; and numerous nieces, nephew, brothers and sisters in law. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; son, Jesse; parents, Paul and Elaine Wilhelm; and sisters, Janette and Karen Wilhelm. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 am on Tues., January 29th, at Four Seasons Community Center, 900 N. Kingston St., Caledonia. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery, Caledonia. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Monday at the Community Center, and from 10-11 am Tuesday before the service at the Center.