Greg-Wilkes-Obituary

Greg S. Wilkes

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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Wilkes, Greg S. age 60, of Chanhassen, MN, formerly of Eden Prairie, MN and Stamford, CT. Survived by wife, Linda A. Wilkes; children, Laura Wilkes (Andy Fritz), Greg Wilkes, Jr., Daniel Wilkes, Katherine Wilkes; brother, Donald (Dawn) Wilkes. Former longtime employee with General Electric; U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM, Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN (952-941-3150). Gathering of family & friends, 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, MN. Memorials preferred to the U of M Alzheimer's Research, Attn: Karren Hsiao Ashe, U of M Department of Neurology, MMC 295, 420 Delaware St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services The Eden Prairie Chapel 952-949-4970

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Dear Greg’s Family,
For some reason I thought of
Greg today. I had learned he
had passed away.
We were in the same year at
Stamford Catholic High School.
He was a born leader and a class
“stand out”.
I am very sorry for your loss.
May he continue to rest in
eternal peace.
Sincerely,

Greg was a lifelong friend and over the years a distant companion. Phone calls with him became conversations with Linda about his illness. She once told me that he was always a gentle person to be with and later to care for.
The gentle thread woven into the fabric of his life combined with a blend of fierce determination, an iron will and unconditional devotion to his wonderful wife and family. He became a husband, a father and a friend whose memory is cherished.
Well Done...

Greg was a huge part of my life through Catholic High and beyond.Lifeguarding at the Long Ridge Swim and Tennis Club, singing together with Sharky Laureno, Sammy Memoli and Barry Pavia in the "Five Flames." Great, great memories in a very short period of time that still warm the cockles of an ageing heart. I was also one of the lucky ones who walked in his light. He will be missed but dearly remembered.

Dear Linda, Greg was such a great guy at Catholic High. We were in a lot of classes together there, and he was so smart! I really got to know him, however,when he was lifeguard at the beach next to my house the summer we graduated. Reading the other messages on this guest book, I can see that as he matured, he simply became more himself: a great guy to the last. God bless you and your children, and God bless Greg. I send my love and sympathy. Sincerely, Tana (Sibilio)

Dear All,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

God Bless your family.

Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Greg. I am a customer of GE Fleet Services and have such wonderful memories of your husband. He was wonderful to work with and I use to always look forward to meeting to see Greg. Marcia Schroeder has keep me up to date on Greg over the years, he will truley be missed by many. God Bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Linda & Family,

I want to share this story about Greg – he was a great guy, respected by many, and he made a difference to all of the people who worked for him at GE Fleet Services – I was one of them. But we also had a common background in the military – I always told him I jumped out of more planes than he did, but I don’t think he believed it one bit!

Greg and I made a trip to Chicago to call on Motorola. It was one of those down in the morning, and back in the...

Dear Linda, Laura, Greg, Dan and Katie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you you all at this difficult time. May your wonderful memories of Greg bring you comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
Kris, Mike & Pat

Dear Linda & family:
I have such fond memories of working for Greg at Fleet and am so grateful I got that opportunity. Unfortunately, we'll be out of town and not able to attend the service on Saturday. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.