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Remembering Coach Wilhelm A life of track and lessons endures
Wilhelm, longtime coach at Lorain County Community College and Elyria, died after decades of health battles following a 1970 hit‑and‑run accident during his Boston Marathon training. He mentored athletes, including Jackie Below, and created the Comet Relays. A memorial service is set for April 26 at Amherst Steele with an April 25 social after the meet. Contact swilheim boisestate.edu for details.
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Lorain County
Jack Wilhelm
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Northridge
North Ridgeville
Schwartz Road
Avon
then-Elyria Memorial Hospital
Jeff Wilhelm
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Jackie Below
Elyria High School
Lorain County Community College
Amherst Steele High School
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Evergreen Cemetery
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