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The Carson Family
October 5, 2012
Fr. Wilke was a great priest and friend to many at St. Jerome. He will be truly missed by all.
Megan Morris-Bess
October 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear this. Father Wilke was a wonderful, caring, understanding and witty person! He was loved by all in the St. Jerome parish, and many others. He was my life saver and the one who married my husband and I back in 05, as well as my brother and his wife back in 96. I was planning on contacting him for my younger brothers wedding next year. May he rest in peace. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. He was by far THE BEST!
September 26, 2012
Fr. Wilke was a very special person, and a dear family friend. He married quite a few Sedlak men, including our son. Fr. was especially kind to my mom whom he visited every week(when he was at St.Simon's), they shared a wonderful bond. Fr. Wilke will be truly missed by all whose lives he touched. Prayers to the Wilke family and "Blessings" to you in heaven Padre..
With love, the Glenn Sedlak family
September 24, 2012
Father Wilke was a very special man. He was always there for our family in time of need. He was loved by the children of St. Jerome and they had a special place in his heart. Our prayers go out to his family. He will be missed by all who new him.
The Franklin Family
Christy Owens
September 18, 2012
Father Wilke was a wonderful, caring priest! We were so saddened when he had to leave St. Jerome Parish as he was excellent with the school's children. His warm heart and incredible wit will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Our deepest condolences to all his cherished family and friends. Rest in eternal peace Father Jim, you were the BEST!
With Fond Memories,
The Owens Family
Marcella Kuhn
September 17, 2012
We are going to miss you... You were always so good with the kids at school. Our thoughts and prayers to the Wilke Family.
September 17, 2012
God bless Fr. Wilke Helen Summerws
September 12, 2012
Fr. Wilke was a wonderful person and priest. He was funny and was the life of every get together we shared. Our family was blessed to have him serve at St. Jerome Parish. Condolences to his family, he will be missed. Sincerely, The Baker Family
Gene & Terry Burkemper
September 11, 2012
Hugs & prayers to all.
Trish & Jerry Orf
September 11, 2012
Father Jim was one of the kindest, funniest, wonderful people I knew. Other than being my husbands cousin, he also performed our wedding services, which was very special to us that he agreed to do that for us. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Lisa Schulte-Molinaro
September 11, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ed and Diane Meier
September 10, 2012
Fr. Wilke was a wonderful example of Christianity and a great gift to the parishioners of St. Jerome Church. Always entertaining !!! Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Margarita Springer
September 10, 2012
I have many wonderful memories of Father Jim....may he rest in peace.
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