Shyam Sunder Wahi

Shyam Sunder Wahi, born May 22, 1940 in Amritsar, India, ascended to the heavenly abode on December 21, 2025. Shyam was born in Amritsar India on May 22, 1940, to Chaman Lal and Lila Vati Wahi. He was the second oldest of 6 siblings -- Onkar Nath, Devinder Mohan, Shashi Bala, Vir Bala, and Madhu Bala. Shyam completed his BA and Master’s in Economics at Government College of Ludhiana in 1961. He worked as an accountant at Pearl Industries in Ludhiana. Shyam married the love of his life, Sangeeta Seth, on November 23, 1968, in Delhi, India. While living in Ludhiana, in 1969, they were blessed by the birth of their daughter, Sandhya. In February 1970, Shyam came to the United States to pursue further professional opportunities. He graduated with an MS in Accounting from Roosevelt University and then proudly became a CPA. All along with his incredible work ethic he supported his young family by working for $2/hour, commuting daily from Harvey, IL to downtown Chicago. Shyam and Sangeeta were blessed with their second child Sanjay, who was born in 1972. After working at St. James Hospital, Shyam spent most of his professional career as a valued member of the Olympia Fields and Chicago Osteopathic Hospitals. Shyam was a quick study who spent much time understanding the roles of his colleagues. He coached them to further develop their skills and led ways to improve administrative processes. He became a trusted colleague and due to his integrity, diligence, and affable demeanor, Shyam was the first international graduate to join the c-suite in the role of Chief Financial Officer. After retirement, Shyam continued to spend most of his time doing what he loved most – bonding with family and spiritual pursuits. He was an avid scholar of the Gita. Shyam’s favorite trips involved his family visiting national parks, traveling internationally, and most of all returning to his homeland of India to see historic sites, visit relatives, and nurture his spiritual journey. Throughout his life, Shyam was a stalwart luminary of his community. He loved everyone without judgment and cherished the gift of laughter. Shyam has always been known as the selfless pillar of the family, someone who everyone turned to for guidance and advocacy. Shyam’s smile lit up a room and his gentle nature typically led to authentic conversations with words of wisdom that were far reaching. Shyam loved his family beyond words, and he was a huge reason those around him flourished. Shyam Sunder’s presence on earth was the embodiment of beauty, and he forever is a sattvic soul. Hari Om Shanti. Beloved Husband of Sangeeta. Cherished Son of Chaman Lal and Lila Vati. Loving Father of Sandhya and Sanjay. Dearest Grandfather of Anya, Anika, Nayan, Eashan, and Kavya. Dear Brother of Onkar Nath, Devinder Mohan, Shashi Bala, Vir Bala, Madhu Bala. Fond Uncle/Grand Uncle of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He is survived by his loving family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation Wednesday, December 24th, from 10:30am until time of Puja Service 12:00pm at McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home 530 W. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL. 60440. Private Cremation Rites to follow Puja Service.

Shyam Sunder Wahi

May 22, 1940 - December 21, 2025