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Robert Wilke Obituary
Robert Donald Wilke
Aug. 12, 1954 – Nov. 21, 2022
BARABOO – Robert Donald Wilke, age 68, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Robert was born Aug. 12, 1954 in Benson, MN, one of three children born to Donald and Marlene Wilke.
Robert was a 1973 graduate of Murdock High School, and was an over-the-road truck driver for more than 50 years and 4 million miles. He loved spending time with his family and is going to be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his children: Mike (Amanda) Wilke, Shain (Kathy) Wilke, Chaz (Missy) Wilke, Shalene (Jordan) Wilke, Rhonda Wilke, Katie (Ryan) Vorndran; his mother, Marlene Wilke; brother, Jim Wilke; as well as nine grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Donald Wilke; and sister, Kim Braaten.
There will be a celebration of life to honor Robert on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes in Baraboo. Baldwin Funeral Services, 520 East St., in Baraboo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Dawn (Lantz) Rhoades
January 3, 2023
To my dearest Aunt Molly, I´m so sorry for your loss. May Bobby rest in peace. You know he is up there having a good `ol time with his Dad and Sister as well as my Mom, Eva (Schoen) Lantz and my brother, Keith Lantz. Sending you a huge hug!!!
Lisa Cain and Linda Anderson
December 3, 2022
Molly and all of Bob's family, our sincere sympathy is sent to you in your loss of Bob.
Prayers to you all for Peace and for Faith in all being together again one day.
From Pete's daughters,
Lisa and Linda
Lora
November 28, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of Bob. He was a great friend at Murdock high school he will be missed class of 1974.
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