Mr. Wilhelm received his educational training in the public schools of Newark and Harrison, and after completing his studies engaged in the brewing business with his father, who then conducted a large brewery in Newark. Leaving his father's employ, he accepted a position with the Peter Hauck Brewing Company, of Harrison, N. J., with which he has been actively associated during the last twenty years, and of which he is now Superintendent. The success and reputation of this well known corporation is due in no small measure to Mr. Wilhelm's efficient and energetic management. He has been identified with the business from boyhood, possesses a practical knowledge of every department, and is thoroughly qualified for the duties which he has so admirably and successfully performed.

He is one of the most popular citizens of Harrison, a man of broad and liberal attainments, thoroughly identified with the progress of the community, and actively interested in those affairs which affect the municipality and its people. He is a prominent and influential Republican, and for seven years served with marked ability as a member of the Harrison Board  of Aldermen. His services in this and other capacities have won for him an excellent reputation and stamp him as a trustworthy leader. He is a prominent member of Copestone Lodge, No. 147, F. and A. M., of Kearny, of Harrison Lodge, No. 120, I. O. O. F., of Newark, of Lodge No. 21, B. P. O. E., and of the Arion and Aurora Singing Societies, of Newark, and as a citizen is public spirited, patriotic, and enterprising, and deeply interested in the welfare of his native town.