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JEAN WILKOWSKI Obituary
Ambassador JEAN MARY WILKOWSKI
Noted diplomat, philanthropist, educator and spiritual mentor died July 27, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Born on August 28, 1919 to Ernest Wilkowski and Mae Dorgan in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Ambassador Wilkowski is noted for being the first career female ambassador to an African nation, Zambia. She served on the boards of DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers), (Retired), VITA (Volunteers in Technical Assistance), EPS (Education for Parish Service), Corn Products/Best Foods and was a Trustee at Barry University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She retired after a 35-year career in the Foreign Service and continued her public service throughout her life. Preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ernie W. Wilkowski; her nieces, Mary Trogg, Kathleen Handley, Stephanie Turnquist, Margaret Wade; her nephew, Frederick Wilkowski and their extended families survive her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, 2436 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Reception following t 4 p.m. at DACOR Bacon House, 1801 F St., NW, Washington,DC. Burial will be in Wisconsin at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice in the Ambassador's name.
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Kathy Lubeznik '80
August 4, 2016
As a graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, it was my honor to meet such an accomplished woman and to spend time with her when she wintered in Naples, FL. I know that Saint Mother Theodore Guerin welcomed her with open arms. Rest in peace dear Jean.
August 1, 2016
Jean was a delightful author, with whom I had the pleasure of working on her autobiography "Abroad for Her Country." She was also incredibly stoical in dealing with infirmities and generous to a fault in her philanthropy. She will be missed.
Margery Boichel Thompson
Marcus Disbrow
July 31, 2016
I fail at words to express how much you have meant in my life. Visiting us with stories of European adventures, preparing foods with exotic ingredients, inviting me to Honduras where you nurtured my exploration of the world, phone calls, letters, hugs and love. You were never too busy to talk with me, your cuz. Love and miss you so very much.
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