Charles F. Wilke

Charles F. Wilke Big Flats, NY Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 88. Charles was born February 13, 1937, in Sanford, FL, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Bender Wilke. He was also predeceased by his wife, Linda R. Miller Wilke. Charles is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Rich) Micelotta of Elmira, NY and her children, Kaitlyn (Dustin) Cyrczak, and Joshua (Genna) Marble; son, Charles (Debora) Wilke of Horseheads, NY and their children, Hannah (Ryan) Bell, Noah Wilke, Sarah Wilke and Adah Wilke; Jen (Cory) West of Horseheads, NY and their children, Conrad West and Ira West; great grandchildren, Lincoln Cyrczak, and Christopher Bell; sisters, Elizabeth (Janie) Deal, and Mary Anne Graham; brothers-in-law, Fred (Liz) Miller and Joe (Judie) Miller; special friend, Karen Bracken; several extended family members, a host of friends and his four legged companion, Lucy. Charles was blessed with 55 years of marriage with the love his life Linda. He enjoyed traveling with her to many destinations across the US. Chuck was a Mechanical Engineer retiring from Dresser Rand and continued to work as a consultant. He loved spending time with his family and will be remembered for his wonderful smile. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Victory Highway, 150 Victory Highway, Painted Post, NY 14870 on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 11-12PM. Charles' Memorial Service will follow at 12 noon with Pastor Vaughn VanSkiver. Those wishing to remember Charles please consider donations in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to St. Joseph's Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326.