Lawrence John Wilhelm

Lawrence John Wilhelm was born on July 18, 1924 to Otto and Margaret Schmitt Wilhelm in Albert Lea, MN. He attended rural school in Freeborn County. Lawrence farmed for a short time and then worked at Wilson's in Albert Lea. He was united in marriage to Helen Korakas on May 18, 1945 in Glenville, MN. Lawrence served as the Mayor/City Clerk for Twin Lakes. He was a life-long resident of Freeborn County. Lawrence enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Eagles in Albert Lea and a member of Lunder Lutheran Church. Lawrence enjoyed carpentry, caring for his yard and home and being a handy man. Survivors include his children, Lauryne and husband Jim Stern of Wells, Julene and husband Grant Backey of Madison, WI, Larry and wife Debra Wilhelm of Zumbro Falls, MN, and Pauline and husband Scott Asbill of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Lorryna and husband Jon Marshall, Lenny and wife Stephanie Hulburt, Christopher Stern, Tammi and husband Chris Nelson, Shawn Wilhelm and wife Stacy, Bryan Wilhelm and wife JoAnn, Michelle and husband Joshua Benike, Eric Asbill and Owen Asbill; also 12 great-grandchildren. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Helen; 3 brothers, Clifford, Merle, and Lester; and 2 sisters, Ellen and Dorothy.