Former Post Falls mayor, 97, dies

October 31, 2009 in City

Francis Wilhelm also helped start Fire Department

Alison Boggs alisonb@spokesman.com, (208) 765-7132

Tags: Francis Wilhelm Mayor Post Falls

A former mayor of Post Falls died Thursday night at age 97.

Francis Wilhelm served one term, from 1976 to 1980, and lived in the city most of his life. After turning 97 a few months ago, Wilhelm went parasailing on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

“He always kept track of what was going on in the city. He didn’t mind telling you if he didn’t like something,” said Mayor Clay Larkin. “He had a long and fruitful life and will be missed by everyone.”

Larkin said the issues Wilhelm faced were similar to what the city is going through now. As …

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October 31, 2009 in City