William Wholf
January 12, 1947 ~ March 22, 2022
William “Bill” Wholf, age 75, of Thompson passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Burton Healthcare. He was born January 12, 1947 in New Castle, PA the son of William and Evelyn (Herroon) Wholf. He married Helen Ristity on April 12, 1969 in Thompson.
Bill is a veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably in the Unites States Marine Corps. He graduated from Kent State University and in 1968 he started working as a Lineman for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and as a Deputy for the Madison Township Police Department. In 1973 he started working at the Thompson Township Police Department, he became the Police Chief in 1975 and he was responsible for transitioning the department to a full-service police department. He also served as a Thompson Township Trustee for three years. He served as a supervisor for Geauga County Boys Group Home, he was a private investigator, and he was a coroner investigator under Dr. Robert Evans. He also donated countless hours to coaching baseball, softball and wrestling teams throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of 53 years; children, Ron Wholf; Michelle (Marc) Ritts, William “Skeeter” (Missy) Wholf and Melissa (Mike) Fording; grandchildren, Rebecca, Michael (Melanie), Samantha, Devon, Chance, Hannah, Meghan (Andrew), Amanda, Emily, and Madelyn; and eight great-grandchildren. Bill was loved and cherished by his family and will be greatly missed. On all the important days in life-and the regular ones, too-he will be on our minds. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved Bichon Frise “Cujo”.
Friends will be received 2-4 pm Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison with a Service immediately following where friends and family will be sharing memories of Bill.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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So very sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Tom and Donna Fording
Helen and family so sorry to hear about Bill .
So many memories of him
Tina Ard
Saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. Way back when… he coached the Baker’s Sohio little league baseball team in Madison. I was on that team and Bill taught me more than a lesson or two. Lessons I’ve carried and used until this day. Thanks. So blessed and so glad to have talked to him recently. May God bless your soul Bill.
My sincere condolences on Bill’s passing. I have fond memories of time spent with all of you, including Bill. I hope cherished memories help to bring you peace during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies and condolences on Bill’s passing. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mark Dieterich
See you later, Cousin. Lots of childhood memories. Now you have wings, so soar. Bets
So sorry for your loss We are in Florida but have you all in our prayers God Bless
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences and prayers for yoyr loss. While your pain is deep, please know that I and many others have you in our thoughts and prayers, and hopefully this will help you through this most sad time. To my Marine brother, Sgt. of Marines Wholf, your duty on this Earth has ended, you served God, your family, country and our beloved Corps with honor and integrity, be at peace. You now have assumed your next Duty Post at The Gates, along with so many of our other brothers and sisters, you will meet me when I report. Semper Fi, calm seas and following winds for Eternity. 🦅🌎⚓
To Helen and family. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Helen, Bev and I are very sorry for your loss. We found out after we just returned from visiting our son in Hawaii over the winter. Bill was a very good friend to me and I will miss him. We were fellow Marines, had a lot of fun together as police officers in Thompson Township, and from the many parties at your home. Semper Fi Bill, until we meet again. You won’t be forgotten.