Wilfred Zilke Obituary
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Jacqui (Nagel) Kennemer
October 31, 2025
I just now found this post over a year later and am so saddened to hear of the passing of this beautiful soul. I grew up with Wilfs cheerful and bouyant personality gracing my world through his friendship with my parents, Jack and Evelyn. I send my love to the family as I know the impact he made on so many was generous and kind and will be missed greatly. What a wonderful gift to have known him. My condolences to all who were loved and cherished by him.
Steven Tosten
September 24, 2024
Wilf, you were always smiling, your positive attitude never waivered.
I remember you saying "....C'mon Steve! We're burning daylight!!
I will truly miss you.
Steve and Carol Tosten
DON & DONNA KOSTEROW and DONALD JR.
August 15, 2024
REST IN PEACE WITH YOUR LORD WILF ... WE WILL ALWAYS TREASURE OUR WARM MEMORIES OF A WONDERFUL MAN ... HE LOVED HIS FAMILY WITH A PASSION AND WAS TRULY SO GOOD TO HIS FRIENDS AND TO THE COMMUNITY ... HE WILL BE MISSED ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP ... PSALM 23.1 AND PSALM 23.4 ... LOVING MEMORIES TO OUR FRIEND ... DON, DONNA AND DONALD KOSTEROW
Sharon Kay Cartwright
August 15, 2024
I met Wilf in Bend, Oregon 1992. I married into the Jackson family. What a wonderful Father, Grandpa & role model Wilf was .. Loved all his stories he told
Wilf had a way to cheer you up...make you smile, laugh & alway there for my family. May he rest in peace!
In loving memories .. U will be missed dearly.
Hugs & prayers to the whole family!
S K Cartwright (Jackson)
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Pat and Eydie Farrell
August 14, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Wally Barney
August 12, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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