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Gary Sylvan “Tootie” Wilke

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Birth	:	20 May 1936 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Jul 2018 Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Description	:	Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Gary Sylvan Wilke May 20, 1936 - July 22, 2018 Gary "Tootie" Wilke, son of William and Lena (Sondag) Wilke, was born May 20, 1936 in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling, Iowa through grade school. On April 14, 1954, Gary enlisted into the US Navy, he was stationed in San Diego, California. He served his country honorably until May 21, 1954. Gary was united in marriage to Mary "Mitz" Pauley on July 27, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. To this union... Read More	Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Gary Sylvan Wilke May 20, 1936 - July 22, 2018 Gary "Tootie" Wilke, son of William and Lena (Sondag) Wilke, was born May 20, 1936 in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling, Iowa through grade school. On April 14, 1954, Gary enlisted into the US Navy, he was stationed in San Diego, California. He served his country honorably until May 21, 1954. Gary was united in marriage to Mary "Mitz" Pauley on July 27, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. To this union seven children were born: David, Larry, Tom, Charlene, Dennis, Roger, and Mark. Gary worked at Wilson's Pack in Omaha, Nebraska and Iowa Beef in Denison, Iowa. In 1969, Gary started his own business being the local butcher at Portsmouth Locker in Portsmouth, Iowa until retiring in 1982. He was a member at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth and Portsmouth American Legion Post No. 547. Gary enjoyed fixing things, and could fix anything from electric motors to mowers to sewing machines. He helped many people in the area that were housebound with projects that they needed done. Gary died at his home in Portsmouth on Sunday, July 22, 2018 attaining the age of eighty-two years, two months and two days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mitz, son Larry, siblings Elroy (Helen) Wilke, Raymond Wilke, Don (Valerie) Wilke, Sylvan (Rose) Wilke, Virgil Wilke, Norbert (Dorothy) Wilke, Joseph (Mary) Wilke, Kenny Wilke, Robert Wilke, Billy Wilke, Stella Wilke, Dorette Wilke, Margie Wilke, Betty Wilke, Pat Sondag. He is survived by his children David Wilke of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Tom Wilke of Council Bluffs; Charlene and her husband Chuck Darrell of Ek Horn, Iowa; Dennis Wilke and his wife Pam of Council Bluffs; Roger Wilke of Westboro, Missouri; Mark Wilke and his wife Lisa of Council Bluffs; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother Gene Sondag and his wife Linda of Grand Prairie, Texas; sisters-in-law Peggy Wilke of Omaha, Nebraska; Monica Wilke of Panama, Iowa; Betty Gentile of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. Family Will Greet Friends JUL 24. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima 412 4th Street Portsmouth, IA 51565 Rosary JUL 24. 07:00 PM St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima 412 4th Street Portsmouth, IA, 51565 Mass of Christian Burial JUL 25. 11:00 AM St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima 412 4th Street Portsmouth, IA 51565 Burial St. Mary's Cemetery 412 4th Street Portsmouth, IA 51565 Survivors include his children David Wilke of Council Bluffs, IA; Tom Wilke of Council Bluffs; Charlene (Chuck) Darrell of Elk Horn, IA; Dennis (Pam) Wilke of Council Bluffs; Roger Wilke of Westboro, MO; Mark (Lisa) Wilke of Council Bluffs; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother Gene (Linda) Sondag of Grand Prairie, TX; sisters-in-law Peggy Wilke of Omaha, NE; Monica Wilke of Panama, IA; Betty Gentile of Plattsmouth, NE ---

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Gary Sylvan “Tootie” Wilke's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Gary Sylvan “Tootie” Wilke death?
Gary Sylvan “Tootie” Wilke death on 22 Jul 2018 in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

William Wilke Sr.

(1891 - 1961)

Magdalena V. Sonntag Wilke

(1895 - 1974)

Spouse

Mary Ella “Mitz” Pauley Wilke

(1937 - 2018)

Siblings

Virgil J. Wilke

(1919 - 1970)

Donald B. Wilke

(1920 - 1973)

Norbert Bernard Wilke

(1922 - 1981)

Stella M. Wilke

(1924 - 1929)

William H. Wilke

(1925 - 1926)

Marjorie Ann Wilke Schafer

(1926 - 2000)

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Wilke Finken

(1930 - 2013)

Kenneth Arthur Wilke

(1931 - 2012)

Children

Lawrence John “Larry” Wilke

(1959 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108