Lawrence E. "Bud" Wilhelm, 81, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Wright Nursing and Rehab, Fairborn. He was born December 10, 1934, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and Mabel Jean Barnes Wilhelm. He was the former owner of Wilhelm Plumbing. He is survived a daughter, Sandy (Tim) Gullett, Xenia, two granddaughters, Chelcie Gullett and Caylie Gullett, and by many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Joanne Earley Wilhelm, on October 28. 2005, his second wife, Mary Jane (Eblon) Wilhelm, on December 25, 2014, and by a son, Larry Wilhelm. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 W. Whipp Rd., Dayton, 45459, or to a favorite charity in his memory. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com .