Name: Visitation for George S. WILKIE
Start: 2016-01-19T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-20T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Augustana Lutheran Church

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Teacher, Counselor and Coach George S. Wilkie, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016. George was born on June 3rd, 1940 to Alan M. and Edna M. (Schilling) Wilkie in St. Paul, MN. The family, including brother Alan A. Wilkie, lived in St. Paul Park, MN. George graduated from Hamline University in 1962 with Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and from St. Cloud State in 1970 with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Eileen (Becklin) Wilkie, along with their three children; Ann (Tim) Arens of Apple Valley, MN; Beth (Randy) Horsch of Plymouth, MN; and Paul (Kim) Wilkie of Overland Park, KS and grandchildren Matthew and Elizabeth Arens; Caroline, John and Nick Horsch; and Bethany and Addie Wilkie. He is also survived by his brother, Alan A. Wilkie (Lyn); his uncle, Howard Schilling; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. George spent his 36-year career as a teacher, counselor and coach at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, MN. He had a passion for helping students become successful in school and in life. George had a lifelong interest in sports-watching, playing and coaching. In 1997, he was inducted into Hamline University's Athletic Hall of Fame in baseball. In 2014, he was inducted into the St. Paul Park High School's athletic Hall of Fame as a baseball pitcher. George coached baseball and softball for over 30 years at Henry Sibley High School. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 South Robert Street, West St. Paul, MN, 651-457-3373. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 21 at Augustana Lutheran Church with a lunch to follow. Memorials preferred. The family requests memorials be sent to the Henry Sibley Dollars for Scholars Fund, Henry Sibley DFS, 1897 Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 or Augustana Lutheran Health Ministry, 1400 South Robert Street, W. St. Paul, MN 55118.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for George WILKIE

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13 Entries

William F Archerd

January 20, 2016

My condolences, Eileen, to you and your family. I recall what a fine time we had at the Hamline class of 1962 reunion dinner several years ago when I sat next to George and he, you and I had a good chat. Love, Bill Archerd

Claudia Tishcler-Osterman

January 25, 2016

Mr Wilkie was wonderful ~ I have two children who graduated from Sibley High School ~ he was of great assistance to both of them ~ Thank you Mr Wilkie. Condolences and Blessings to your family and close friends

Jack Loss

January 20, 2016

George was a key advocate for advancing the needs and interests of the students. His school board presentations always focused on student achievement and development.

George was a good man.

Tony Kienitz

January 19, 2016

I worked with George at Henry Sibley for many years. He took me under his wing as a new teacher and I learned a great deal from him about how to treat students and colleagues. He was easy to talk to about anything personal or professional and I will always remember that about him. I hope the memories of him bring you peace and happiness.

Jean Mueting

January 19, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies to you Eileen and your family. I remember George's wonderful smile. May beautiful memories sustain you in the days ahead. Peace and blessings.
Former Garlough 4th grade teacher,
Jean Mueting

Bob Guinn

January 19, 2016

Just want to express my condolences to George Wilkie's family. He was a great guy and I enjoyed the time I worked with him at Henry Sibley. You have my sympathy.

Bob Guinn

Robert Hanson

January 19, 2016

I am saddened to hear of his passing. My best wishes to the family. George was a kind soul who was always there to help any teacher or student at Henry Sibley who needed a good word or advice. I was lucky to work with him for many years.

Kitty and Jim Haight

January 19, 2016

Dear Eileen and family,
We are saddened to learn of George's passing and will always remember him for the wonderful man he was and whose passion was to assist the students of Sibley High School. Our three sons all benefitted from his counseling advice. Everyone knew him as the counselor extraordinaire! When the counsellors were designated to cover only certain students - last names beginning with a certain letter of the alphabet - and George had something like P through Z and I told him that one of our sons only wanted to meet with him he said, " Well H is between P and Z...I'll just call him down to my office." George had such an easy way about him and an easy way to solve the problem or concern; at least he made it seem easy. So many Henry Sibley student are better off today because of the guidance of George Wilkie. May God's blessings surround you during this difficult time and may your wonderful memories of your husband, father, grandfather remain in your hearts forever.
With our sympathy,
Kitty and Jim Haight

Don & Gerry Chapdelaine

January 18, 2016

Wonderful Mr Wilke was counselor to all 8 of our children at H. Sibley .They still talk about him and we are so sad for his family at this great loss. Our family will keep him and the family in our prayers.

Sheila and Dick Vitelli

January 18, 2016

Sorry to hear of Mr. Wilke's passing. I had the utmost respect for this man as a counselor at Henry Sibley High School. We had four children that were fortunate to have Mr. Wilke as their counselor. My sympathy to the family as they journey through their loss.

Betsy Lowe

January 18, 2016

When Mr. Wilke and my Dad, George Lowe, would get together, there was always laughter. He always had a friendly "Hello" in the halls of Henry Sibley. I am sorry for your loss. May the memories of the past lift your spirits!

Shirley Hess

January 18, 2016

We are sorry for your loss. I remember George carrying our daughter, Konnie, in after getting hurt a great person. Don and Shirley

January 18, 2016

Beth and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss and will be praying for peace as you move through the coming days. Love to you all!

Marsha Wilmes

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