"Roger and all, It was with great shock and sadness that I read of Denise's passing. I only found it because I was looking for a way to contact Aunt Margaret's family because Ann told us about her passing yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss. Watching the two of you together was so wonderful and I'll never forget her patience (and yours) as you taught me to drive all those years ago. I pray the Lord and the Blessed Virgin will take you all into their loving arms and provide you with the healing and comfort I know you crave. While it isn't much, we know that Denise is now back to her "true" old self...and enjoying the comraderie of all those who were up there waiting for her. You are in our prayers. Barbara (Wilhelmi) Stewart"
In loving memory of
Denise Wilhelmi
August 31, 2010
Interment ~ St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Denise Margaret Wilhelmi was born September 5, 1937, at Estherville, Iowa, daughter of Daniel and Doris (Hunt) McGee. She grew up in Bancroft attending St. John's Catholic School graduating in 1955. Denise was united in marriage to Roger Wilhelmi on September 20, 1955 in St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft and they had six children.
With her husband Roger in the Air Force, Denise traveled with him throughout the United States, Okinawa and Germany. While at Beale AFB in California, Denise worked in the Base Dental Clinic as a dental assistant.
Denise was very involved with the church, a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Catholic Ladies Auxiliary, and she taught CCD classes. She was also a member and officer of the NCO Wives Club and the Oscoda Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary.
Denise enjoyed her weekly Bible study, walking and bowling.
She is survived by her husband Roger of 55 years, four children, Cheryl (Kevin) White of Windsor, CA; Daniel Wilhelmi of Yuba City, CA; Timothy Wilhelmi and lady friend Lisa of Yuba City, CA and Melody Olsen of Lenior City, TN. Also surviving are four grandsons, one great granddaughter, Payton Marie White; sisters, Doloris Acela of Des Moines, Iowa, Donna (Harvey) Boeckholt of Des Moines, Iowa, Dianne (David) Schiltz of Bancroft, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Gifford of Bancroft, Joyce (Claire) Reutzel of Burt, Iowa, and Karen (Dan) Helka of Florida. Denise was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter and an infant son.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona or Mercy Cancer Center Oncology.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of Denise's passing. I didn't know her and barely knew you, Roger, but wanted to send my condolences anyway. Mary Rose Menke Vollrath "
"My heart goes out to you in the loss of Denise. She waged a long battle with everything which life handed her. How well I remember the good times which we had while growing up. She was such a good friend. You are in my prayers."
"To Roger and family, Our love and prayers are with you all. We will always be very grateful for having known Dee. She brought much laughter and joy to our lives. And, Roger, we want you to know how much it meant to us, through the years, to see what great and loving care you gave her. She loved your teasing and every so often she gave it back to you!!! You know that pleased all of us! Thanks for letting us watch real love in action.. Your friends in Oscoda "