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1948
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2023
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Daniel Wilken Obituary
Daniel Richard 'Dan' Wilken, age 74, of Quincy, died on March 30, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 25, 1948, in Waukegan, IL the son of Richard and Betty (Keel) Wilken. He married Paula Dimmitt on April 10, 1971. She survives.
Dan served in the United States Navy for 6 years during the Vietnam War.
Dan was a stationary engineer for the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, MO for 23 years. After retirement, he taught for a couple years at the Ozark Technical Community College. He was of the Lutheran Faith.
He enjoyed bike riding, woodworking and the beach.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
TWO CHILDREN: Benjamin Wilken of Quincy and Mathew Wilken (Michelle) of St. Louis, MO.
TWO GRANDCHILDREN: Paris Wilken and Hector Wilken.
SIBLINGS: Doug Wilken, Deb Bernhart (Alan) and Diana Wilken.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 8th from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Navy Burial Honor Detail and the Illinois Veterans Home Honor Detail will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 10:30 AM in the Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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