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Herbert Wilkinson Obituary
Ankeny
Herbert O. Wilkinson, 83, passed away April 29, 2016, at Sunny View Care Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 3, 2016 at First Church of Christ (310 NW Ash, Ankeny). A visitation will be held Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., also at the church.
Herb was born in Winterset, IA on March 11, 1933, the son of Alvie and Laura Wilkinson. After graduating from Winterset High School in 1952, he and his twin brother, Hubert, joined the Navy and served together during the Korean War. Herb married the love of his life, Rachel Feagins, on January 1, 1961. For over 35 years, Herb worked as a diesel mechanic in the Des Moines area.
Herb will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Rachel, and his four children, Monte (Ann) Wilkinson of Lexington, KY, Angela (David) Hill of Ankeny, Melanie (Jeffrey) Hall of Urbandale and Rod (Amy) Wilkinson of Ankeny; 12 grandchildren: Bailey, Natalie, Olivia, Claire, Amelia, Macy, Wesley, Bryce, Elyse, Lindsay, Andrew, and Lucas; siblings, JoAnn Benson, Sharon Stark and Hubert Wilkinson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Ankeny First Church of Christ or Sunny View Care Center Activity Fund.
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Jim Lynch
August 5, 2016
8/5/16: Monte and Anna- I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim Lynch
Theresa Campbell
May 8, 2016
May family and friends find comfort in knowing our Heavenly Father cares for you and will see you through this difficult time.
Bill McKenna
May 3, 2016
Thanks for always caring about me Herb and thanks for being a part of our McKenna Truck Center family. Rest now , old friend. peace.
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