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Edward Wilke Obituary
AGE: 85 • East Stroudsburg, PA
Edward Wilke, 85, of East Stroudsburg, PA, went to be with the good Lord on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. Edward was born in Newark, NJ, and lived there until he moved to Montclair, NJ, and then to Ocean Grove, NJ, where he lived for over 10 years before moving to East Stroudsburg, PA, where he built his own home. He was visiting his sister, Elizabeth Wilke, in Ocean Grove, when he passed away.
Edward graduated from Newark Diesel Institute with a degree in Theoretical and Practical Shop Training in 1949. He was Orderly to the Commanding General in the Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, NC from 1952 to 1953 and The Infantry School for Airborne at Fort Benning, GA as a Qualified Parachutist in 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1954. He served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948.
Edward was with the New Jersey State Police for over 25 years and was supervisor of the photography unit within the Forensics Science Bureau of the New Jersey State Police before retiring.
Edward travelled extensively, enjoyed reading, and was very fond of all animals. Ed was a practicing Roman Catholic and devoted to his faith. Ed will be missed by all he touched and helped; he was selfless, not wanting to receive but always giving. Ed, you will always be with us. Everlasting love.
He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Ernest Wilke Sr. He was also predeceased by his brother, Ernest Wilke Jr., a war hero and veteran of WWII; his brother, William J. Wilke, also a veteran of WWII and a decorated war hero; by his brother, Joseph Wilke; and by his sisters, Bertha Wilke and Margaret Maccie. Edward is survived by his beloved sister, Elizabeth Wilke of Ocean Grove, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Route 35, Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Asbury Park. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noah's Ark Animal Shelter at www.noahsarknj.org. For more information or to send condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
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for Edward Wilke
January 11, 2014
Eddie
Thank you for your friendship over the years,The forest in PA were much more fun with you there.I will always remember Trooper,Mick and Janci having fun.Cale,Paiton,Che',Brody and myself will alway remember the good times.
Pat L
Beth and Matt Gannon
January 9, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to all of the family and friends of Ed. Cherish memories ... Smile, knowing he's at peace.
Sandra Wilke
January 9, 2014
Uncle Eddie I am going to miss our trips to get ice cream and to your favorite store walmart but most of all I will miss you and your stories you were special to me rest in peace trooper 1423.
January 9, 2014
Uncle Eddie I am going to miss our trips to get ice cream and your favorite store walmart but most of all I will miss you and your stories you were very special to me rest in peace trooper 1423.
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Geri Taylor
January 8, 2014
Uncle Eddie you will be missed. An Uncle who I enjoyed to talk with. Our conversations about Trooper, Kelly and my dog Coco. All of our crazy e-mails. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace. Aunt Betty has been the Angel to all of us
Kristen Lara
January 8, 2014
Uncle Eddie, we love and will miss you always. What an extraordinary life you lived! I will make my children aware of the great life you lived. I will not forget our visits with you to PA, your hospitality and great generosity. May you rest in peace. All our love, thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Betty.
George and Kristen M.Lara, Catherine E. Lara, George W. Lara
January 7, 2014
God Bless -Rest in Peace Sir , you served your country, state and fellow Troopers well...an HONOR to know you.
Robert J. Delaney # 2853
Joseph Osinski
January 7, 2014
I will miss you, my friend. You were an excellent ID man, and a good friend during my State Police years and living next to you Down Neck Newark...
Janice Vitella
January 7, 2014
Uncle Eddie was a wonderful man who was a real inspiration to so many. He so reminded me of my own Dad. I remember those trips my Dad took to his house, and how Jr. would brag how delicious his pancakes were!
Rest in peace in your wonderful, well deserved afterlife. Aunt Betty, May God comfort you durning this difficult time.
Rev. 21:4 ~ Kim
January 7, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 7, 2014
May the God of all comfort be with you and your family, and may the love and support of family and friends help
you through this difficult time.
John Taylor
January 7, 2014
So sorry to hear about Uncle Eddie
MARY JO MCNULTY
January 7, 2014
YOU WILL BE MISSED.AS A CHILD I REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS GIVING ME MATH PROBLEMS TO SOLVE I THINK IT WAS TO KEEP ME QUIET .PEACE ON THE OTHER SIDE SAY HEY TO MY BUD!
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