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Richard Wilken Obituary
MISHAWAKA - Richard L. Wilken, 70, formerly of Mishawaka, died Monday, March 12, 2007, in Lakeland Continuing Care Center in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was born in Mishawaka on July 5, 1936, to Wilbur C. and Albina J. (Ebel) Wilken Sr. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Julia R. Skene, and by a brother, Louis Wilken. He is survived by a brother, Wilbur C. (Sue) Wilken Jr. of St. Joseph, MI; two nieces, Dawn (Larry) Pallas of Portage, Michigan, and Karen Deisinger of Dowagiac; two nephews, David (Joanne) Wilken of Wauwatosa, WI, and Kevin Wilken of Mishawaka. He is also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Richard had formerly worked at Uniroyal, and was sent to Germany to help start a new plant for Uniroyal. Richard was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Friends visited with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13th. Funeral services will be held in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at noon today, March 14th, with Rev. Bryan Borger officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Mishawaka F.O.P.
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Linda Traub
March 14, 2007
May you come closer to God during this time of grieving. It is difficult for us on earth to realize that our loved ones are better in heaven with our Heavenly Father. It is through our faith that we come to understand.
Linda and Ray Traub
Pete Troost
March 14, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about Richard's passing. I enjoyed working with him at Uniroyal; he was a great asset to the company.
I'll also miss seeing him at the farmers market on summer Saturdays.
Mark Skene
March 14, 2007
We were so sorry to hear about Richard. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family.
Mark & Sue Skene
Helen (Tavares) Matthews
March 14, 2007
I remember Richard as being one of my brother (Tony's) high school buddies. He used to come over to our house and I always remember him as being quiet and well-mannered. He was liked by everyone. God bless him and keep him always.
Tony Tavares
March 14, 2007
You were a great guy and buddy. I'm sure God is watching over you. We will be praying for you and your family.
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