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Richard Wikle Obituary
WIKLE,
Richard
Lewis, Sr.
Went on to be with the Lord February 11, 2011 at his home following a lengthy illness. Richards final words of wisdom was "I want the people to see Jesus in Me" Richard was born October 8, 1933 in Elizabethton,TN to Mason and Helen Wikle. Richard has one brother Jack Wikle of Michigan. Richard married Gloria Jorden, April 16,1954 and Cynthia Beard, April 26,1976. Richard is survived by six children, Richard Wikle Jr., Barry Wikle, Stephan Wikle, Terri Cordell, Lori Akins and Seth Wikle all of Spokane Washington. He has 12 grandchildren, Jerrod, Nathan, Erica, Angela, Benjamin, Richard, Kenny, Colin, Derik, Shawna, Mikayla, Joey and eight great-grandchildren Kali, Tyanna, Danielle, Alexis, Natalie, Kohl, Joshua and Charlie.
Preceded in death by his mother and father Mason and Helen Wikle.
Richard served in the United States Army and will be interred at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington.
Richard was a life long musician and spent the last 20 years using his gift of music for the Lord through many music ministries such as the "Gospel Opry" "Gospel Jamboree" "Mountain View Gospel Opry" and the "Gospel Jubilee". A special thanks to all the musician friends that made Richards life so special.
A special Thank you to Horizon Hospice for the wonderful care provided to our family. A special thank you to April, Shawna, John, and Amber for all the love and devotion shown to Richard during his illness.
A "Celebration of Life" will be at Valley Assembly of God, Spokane Washington at 2PM Tuesday, February 15. Musicians are welcome. For information call Iris VanDorne 509-499-8440.
Interment will be at a later date at Medical Lake Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Donations to be sent to Partners in Ministries, 2345 Meadowridge Parkway, West Fargo, North Dakota to benefit Lou McCoy's Cancer Treatment.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Wikle
Pati Pogue
February 18, 2011
Cindy and Seth, You are always in my thoughts and I love you both very much!!!! Richard, I wish I hadn't let so many years go by without telling you that I love you. The world has lost a GREAT man, but Heaven has gained an angel. I wish that I could give you a million pennies for a million more songs (I won't cry about you taking them all either). I hope to one day see you again....I love and miss you Uncle Dick!!
Aaron Brown
February 18, 2011
Meeting Richard was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. He taught me everything I know about being a good father, christian, and a hard worker. Without him and Cindy I don't know where I would be today. Thank you for being there. You will be missed very much. I love you.
February 17, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure my great nephew Seth is missing his dad so very much. Give him a big hug from Me. You take care and keep all your warm memories close. A big heartfelt Hug from Michigan! Phyllis & Kevin Herr
Cindy Wikle
February 16, 2011
A candle for the most wonderful man and for all the unsaved friends and loved ones he was praying for. The prayers will continue.
Kimberly Wikle
February 16, 2011
I know you are having a Jesus filled day there in heaven. So glad I got to know you before GOD called you home. You will be missed so much here. You are now a guardian angel to many. I look forward to joining you in the Kingdom of Heaven some sweet day.
angela wikle
February 15, 2011
Love you Papa. We sure will miss you. Praise Jesus we will see you again in our Lords Kingdom!
February 15, 2011
Rich was such a sweet, funny man! He was so nice ! and talented !! We enjoyed living across the street from Rich these last four years ! May he rest in peace! He will be missed! Annette Kulisek
Ron/Linda Smith
February 15, 2011
We could not have asked for a better friend than Richard.
He was a great encourager and example to everyone he met.
Richard's transition to heaven is good for Richard, hard for us.
Ron and Linda
Del,Debra,George,Jenni Haynes
February 15, 2011
We will greatly miss Rich. He always had a smile and kind word for all
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