Eldred "Allie" Wilhelm, passed away on January 21, 2019, at the age of 97.

Allie was born on November 5, 1921 in Troy Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin; the son of Robert and Amanda (Sprecher) Wilhelm. His family and his farm were the most important things in his life. Every day of his life he shared his strong work ethic with the community. Everyone and everything around him received his loving attention, be they his wife, children, cow or little kitten. Allie was also committed to serving his country.

In 1942, he was drafted into the US Army and served with the 807 ^th Tank Destroyers Battalion in Europe. He received the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, two Overseas Service Bars, the European Campaign Medal and two Bronze Stars.   He was honorably discharged in November 1945.

Upon returning home, he married Elaine Walster on December 29, 1945; a loving union of 73 years.   They made their home on the Walster family farm and raised four children. Allie was a kind, loving and honest man of humble inner strength.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Amanda Wilhelm; siblings George, Armeta, Milton and Evan; and son Wally.

He is survived by his wife; children, Marie (Andy Davidson) Wilhelm, Joanne (Barry Rubin) Wilhelm and Roberta (Rodney) Dischler;  daughter in law, Chris Wilhelm;grandchildren, Jacob (Kim) Wilhelm, Amanda (Dusty) Siemers, Rachel Dischler, Collin Dischler, Alex Rubin and Daniel Rubin; and great-grandchildren Dylan Siemers, Cayden Siemers, Tyler Wilhelm, Ben Wilhelm and Luke Wilhelm.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Black Hawk United Methodist Church.   Visitation will take place from 10:00 am, with funeral service to follow at 11:30 am.