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C. Wikoff Obituary
AGE: 74 • Wilmington
C. Phillip Wikoff, 74 of Wilmington, DE, passed away very suddenly on Sunday, August 20, 2017, while vacationing with his family in Hyde Park, New York.
He was born on May 12, 1943 to Charles Dale and Mable (Shelman) Wikoff in Sutton, Nebraska. He was raised in Brighton, Iowa, where he very early developed his passion for art. In 1965, he volunteered to serve his country in the army. During his four year tour, he was recruited in to the army security agency. He completed his BS degree from the University of Delaware, and became a highly respected American Realist painter. Mr. Wikoff's work has been commissioned by such companies and organizations as the DuPont Country Club, Bank of America, The American Dental Association, and The McDonald's LPGA Championship. Let us not forget the hundreds of individuals throughout the US and around the world who privately enjoy his works. He was a proud member of the Lincoln Club of Delaware. During his career he won many awards. He was proud to have been honored with the "Dr. James B. Tilton Award" (for distinguished service to the state of Delaware), and to have been chosen to exhibit in the renowned Society of Illustrators in New York City. He will be remembered for his magnificently historic landscapes and colourful dramatic still lifes.
He was not only a distinguished artist, but a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Deborah B. Wikoff; his son, Christopher and his wife, Maryellen Strain; and their two sons, Charles Phillip Wikoff II and William Strain Wikoff of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by his daughter, Tracy and her husband, Mark Perales of Mesa, AZ. He has one brother, Larry D. Wikoff of Brighton, IA.
Family and friends are invited to visit onSunday, August 27, 2017 from 3:00 - 5:00pm at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, August 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Church, Cedar and Clayton Streets, Wilmington, DE 19805. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Phillip's memory can be made to the Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963.
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Diane Venninger
August 19, 2022
Deb, On the anniversary of Phil's passing, please know that we hold you and Chris in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Diane Venninger
Janet Jatko Webb
April 15, 2022
Thank you for your talents
Diane and Jim Venninger
August 19, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived but cut short. We think of you often and saddened that it has been 4 years since his passing.
Diane Venninger
August 19, 2020
Once again I am saddened on his passing. He was such a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. Such a wonderful artist and he is missed by our family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the anniversary of his passing. Jim and Diane Venninget
August 28, 2017
Debbie and Christoher, My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. For it is just recently that we learned of Phil's passing. I am saddened and ashamed that we have lost touch over the past few years. Phil will always be a part of our home and family for we have several of his prints, and Christmas cards that we made into pictures that decorate our home. One of his early water color pictures, handed down to us by my parents who also cherished the artwork he has painted.
Sincerely, Diane and Jim Venninger (Kempczynski)
Diane and Jim Venninger (kempczynski)
August 28, 2017
Debbie and Chistopher.
I was totally shocked to see that Phil has passed. It has been too long and I am ashamed that we have not stayed in touch over the past few years . Phil will always be in our hearts and memory. We have several of his prints decorating our home and have turned your Christmas cards into pictures that also are part of our home. Our deepest sympathy to your family for it has grown and sadly we have not met them.
August 24, 2017
watching him with grandchildren. not only that but his pleasant personally every time we met. chase
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