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William Wilker Obituary

Wilker, William F. Bill suddenly on Sunday, November 11, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 60 years to Janet; cherished father of Anne (Gary) Ross, Julia (the late Patrick) Hogan, Cathy (Mike) McDonald and the late David (Sue) Wilker; loving grandfather of Sarah Jane, Eric, Zachary, Adam, Kristin, Katie, Sean, Michael and Megan; our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Bill was a proud Army veteran and a McDonnell Douglas retiree. Services: Visitation Sun., 2-4 p.m. at BUCHHOLZ MORTUARY WEST, 2211 Clarkson Rd. (at Wilson Rd.) Funeral Mass Mon., Nov. 19, 10:00 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., 63005. Interment Calvary Cemetery, next to Dave. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Nov. 16 to Nov. 21, 2012.

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Debbie Lasker (Ven John)

November 19, 2012

Wilkers: So sorry for your loss from an old neighbor in HH.

Gina Lee Borchert

November 17, 2012

Mr. Wilker...A kind, gentle, soft spoken man who left his mark on this world. You sill be missed by many. What a wonderful man.

Kenneth Pulliam

November 16, 2012

Bill when i was a young Kid your were like a 2nd Father to me . I really looked up to you. As a old friend i will keep in touch with Mrs Wilker for you. Say Hi to my Best Friend Dave Love Ya AS an Old Friend

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