Albert William Wilhelm, Jr., faithful husband and loving father, passed away after a two-year battle with cancer on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the age of 74. Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Karen Kronlage Wilhelm; daughters, Alyssa Catalano (Brian) and Rachel Wilhelm (Kelly), and son, Jeffrey; grandchildren, Cameron Catalano, Katie Catalano, Jonah Wilhelm, Charlie Wilhelm, and Austin Guillory; sister, Kathleen Berger; mother-in-law, June Carlini Kronlage; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert William Wilhelm, Sr. and Mamie Delores Mierl Wilhelm and father-in-law Alfred Joseph Kronlage, Sr. He was born in New Orleans, LA, lived many years in Chalmette, LA, and spent the last thirty years as a resident of Slidell, LA. Al was a proud graduate of Holy Cross High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and a graduate degree from Tulane University. He began his career in education back home at Holy Cross as a chemistry teacher and eventually as a guidance counselor at the school. During his twenty years at Holy Cross, his co-workers became dear friends and fishing and duck hunting buddies. He finished his career in the St. Tammany Parish School System as a guidance counselor at Northshore High School for twenty years. Al was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, and reading, and he was always up for a good debate. He was happiest spending time on the water, fishing with his beloved wife. Al will be forever missed. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com.
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