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John H Wilke

Birth	:	14 Feb 1886 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 May 1941 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	The Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.6823340, -122.4595360
Description	:	After an illness of ten days during which time he submitted to two major operations, John Wilke died on Thursday eve of last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Columbus, Ne. Death was due to an internal obstruction. Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church, Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Martin Borneman delivering English and German sermons. The English sermon was on the text in Job 19-25, I know that my Redeemer liveth. The text for the German sermon was in Romans14: 8-9, For whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. The church... Read More	After an illness of ten days during which time he submitted to two major operations, John Wilke died on Thursday eve of last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Columbus, Ne. Death was due to an internal obstruction. Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church, Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Martin Borneman delivering English and German sermons. The English sermon was on the text in Job 19-25, I know that my Redeemer liveth. The text for the German sermon was in Romans14: 8-9, For whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. The church choir sang, "Oh Bleeding Head and Wounded." Active pallbearers were nephews, Clarence Grotelueschen, Edgar Wurdeman, Werner Johannes, Victor Wilke, Elmer Wurdeman, Melvin Grotelueschen, Arthur Wilke, Leroy Wurdeman, Walter Wurdeman, and Clarence Johannes. Ernest Otte, Alfred Lueschen, James Kasik, Edward Michaelson, Otto Muhle, Frank Muhle, and Emil Hunteman. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Born in Bismark township, Platte County, on February 14, 1886 to John and Anna(Neemeyer)Wilke, Mr. Wilke died at Columbus on May 8, 1941, at the age of 55 years, two months, and 24 days. He grew to young manhood in this community, was confirmed in Christ Lutheran church, and was married to Miss Clara Louise Wurdeman on April 14, 1914. They established their home on the farm six miles south of Leigh and to this union, one daughter and five sons were born. Mr. Wilke built up one of the ideal farms in this territory, modernizing the buildings, and going in for thoroughbred livestock. He made for himself a name in the dairy world and was recognized as an authority on dairy cattle. Having spent his life in this section he had a wide acquaintance and was held in high regard by friends and neighbors. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Leona, and five sons, Herbert, of Columbus, Raymond, Leonard, Gordon, and Roland at home. He also leaves three brothers, Rudolph, of Richland; Emil J. and Gotlieb F. of Columbus; and four sisters, Mrs. Emil Grotelueschen, Mrs. Emil Wurdeman, and Misses Mathilda and Irene.

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Where is John H Wilke's memorial?
John H Wilke's memorial is located at: The Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, USA.
When did John H Wilke death?
John H Wilke death on 16 May 1941 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John H Wilke's memorial?
Latitude: 37.6823340
Longitude: -122.4595360

Family Members:

Parent

John Herman Wilke

(1857 - 1932)

Anna Margaret Neemeyer Wilke

(1864 - 1938)

Spouse

Clara Louise Wurdeman Wilke

(1890 - 1983)

Siblings

Gustav A Wilke

(1882 - 1883)

Johann Emil Wilke

(1884 - 1955)

Rosa Sophia Wilke Grotelueschen

(1887 - 1977)

(1892 - 1969)

(1894 - 1947)

(1900 - 1979)

(1909 - 1983)

Children

Leona Louise Wilke Bremer

(1915 - 1996)

(1917 - 1995)

(1920 - 2015)

(1922 - 1945)

(1927 - 1974)

Flowers:

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