Barbara-Wilke-Obituary

Barbara June Wilke

Chesapeake, Virginia

Jun 17, 1934 – Jan 20, 2023

About

BORN
June 17, 1934
DIED
January 20, 2023
LOCATION
Chesapeake, Virginia

Obituaries

Send Flowers

WILKE, Barbara June, 88, of Chesapeake, Va., formerly of Newville, Pa., died January 20, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Va., to the late Joseph C. and Frances E. Stephan Wilke. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Bolton; two brothers, Joseph "Bud" and Richard "Dick" Wilke; and...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Dr. Barbara Wilke was my tennis coach at ESU. She was a great person. She will truly be missed by all. May she rest in peace.

The family has scheduled a graveside memorial service for Aunt Barbara on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond, Va., 23222.

Bobby Wilke became one of my treasured colleagues in my years at East Stroudsburg University. She always inspired me to be more active and pay closer attention to matters of healthful living. She remains an inspiration to so many students. She was always much more than a teacher: she mentored, she always believed in the students she taught. I will miss her terribly.

Miss you Aunt Barbara. Always loved the fascinating stories you shared about your life and will never forget the places you took us near your beloved Poconos. So glad you enjoyed your 75th birthday celebration in Pennsylvania with us (see photo: Ronnie, Cookie, Bill, Debbie, & Barbara). Thanks for sharing your woodworking talents, many of which we still have in our home. Your eagerness to share your extensive knowledge of nature and other worldly subjects are memories that always will be with...

I have so many fond memories of BJ. Her compassion for life and her tales of adventures were always a highlight of my day. My condolences to you Cookie and to the rest of your family. Sending my love and sympathy, Nikki Hollenbaugh

Sorry for your loss of a special lady.