Chris-Wilke-Obituary

Chris Wilke

Tucson, Arizona

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Chris Wilke Chris was a world traveler and together with his wife, Helen visited 139 countries, learning about different cultures. Everywhere they met many local people and fellow travelers, forming life-long friendships. He served over 20 years as a Tax Appeals Hearing Officer on the AZ State...

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Sorry I lost track of you. Loved to watch you rubbing your hands together in expression of success. Glad to see you must have done so often. I'll play you some gin and cribbage when I get there. We can discuss art, in ignorance, and you can tell me how you got to Tucson.

I knew Chris through my husband Garth Bacigalupi they were in Real Estate together in Tucson. I liked Chris very much, he had a gentle and kind spirit.

My prayers for Chris in life everlasting, and prayers of comfort for his family.

He has taken his place with our Father,
Ellen Bacigalupi

Dearest Chris, the world isn't the same without our "mayor." Miss you so much. My condolences to Karin & Nick.

Although I had only met Chris several times, I am well aware of his close friendship with my sister Francine Deutsch. As Francine died several years ago, I feel compelled to tell your family that she was so very proud to be his friend in all respects. They shared a love of Bridge and of socializing at their bagel shop. For Fran, the morning visits with Chris were an integral part of her day.

Please know that, through Fran, I often talked about Chris and his financial acumen and...