Robert Vance Wilhelm

Robert Vance Wilhelm, 86 of Russellville, KY passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

He was born February 26, 1939 to the late Floyd and the late Helen George Wilhelm. He was married to the love of his life Sandra Brown Wilhelm for 57 years.

Wilhelm retired from Rockwell/BTR where he worked for over 41 years. He was a supervisor that loved his “3rd shift boys”. Robert also spent his whole life working on his family farm where he made sure his kids and grandkids had any animal they ever wanted. He never missed an opportunity to go fishing, hunting, or take a Kubota ride. Robert was also a Christian, who actively attended Beechland Baptist Church.

Alongside his wife, he’s survived by his son John David Wilhelm (Darcy) of Russellville, daughters Marty White (Bradley) of Russellville and Robin Hughes (Travis) of Auburn. His 4 grandchildren Cody Goodman (Maddy), Brittany Higgins, Ally White and SJ Hughes and 3 great granddaughters Mac, Lexi, Charli.

He is preceded in death by his brother David Wilhelm and his son-in-law Jared Goodman.

Robert loved kids, helping others, and spending time doing anything outdoors with his family. In honor of his memory the family asks that donations be made to Dream Riders Therapeutic Riding or Fishing With Kids. Funeral Home Staff will be available for assistance.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Beechland Baptist Church located at 3551 Beechland Rd Lewisburg; with Bro. Johnny Fuller and Bro. Luke Brown officiating. Will Gregory will take him on one last ride to Beechland Cemetery to be laid to rest. Pallbearers will be John Stuart, Jimmy Stuart, Rodney Harkleroad, Todd Harkleroad, Tommy Nelson, and Hal Brown, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Smotherman and Bobby Collins.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until the time of the service on Tuesday at Beechland Baptist Church.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:00 pm at Price Funeral Home.