Mr. Wilhelm acquired his education in the public schools of Harrison, and there laid the foundation upon which he has built a successful and honorable career. He has been engaged all his life in the healthful occupation of market gardening, and to-day is widely known and respected as one of the leading agriculturists of Hudson County. Although never aspiring to political office, he has taken a deep interest in public affairs, and in the community in which he has so long resided is honored and esteemed for commendable traits of character and qualities of thrift. He liberally encourages every worthy object and has often been called upon to exert his influence in matters of importance to the community, a fact which at once attests his popularity and the confidence in which he is held.