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Theodore “Ted” Wilke

Birth	:	29 Oct 1933 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 2019 Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5544000, -97.2825000
Description	:	Theodore “Ted” Wilke, 86, of Stayton, Oregon, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Christ Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Aaron Witt officiating. A family prayer service will be held at 1:45 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Ted was born Oct. 29, 1933, to Gottlieb and Ruth (Kuehnert) Wilke in Columbus. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. He attended Christ Lutheran School and graduated from Kramer High... Read More	Theodore “Ted” Wilke, 86, of Stayton, Oregon, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Christ Lutheran Church in Columbus, with the Rev. Aaron Witt officiating. A family prayer service will be held at 1:45 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Ted was born Oct. 29, 1933, to Gottlieb and Ruth (Kuehnert) Wilke in Columbus. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. He attended Christ Lutheran School and graduated from Kramer High School in 1951. He attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Ted was united in marriage to Norma Jean Gunderson at Little Chapel of the Roses in Chula Vista, California. He was a dental assistant in the Navy in San Diego. Ted spent time working in farming, carpentry, and truck driving in California, Oregon, Kansas and Nebraska. He loved fishing, hunting and trapping, carpentry work which he excelled at, and following Nebraska Huskers football. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Ted was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Stayton, Oregon. His strong singing voice could be heard throughout the church. Ted is survived by his son, Gregory (Marianne) Wilke of Pendleton, Oregon; grandchildren: Titus, David, Judah (Noel), Gordon (fiancée Ida), Levi, Gideon (Opal), and Clementina (fiancée Jordan) Wilke, and Petra Smith (Jason); son, Jonathan (Karen Shultz) Wilke of Kearney; grandchildren: Kendyl and Grady Frickey; daughter, Kathryn (Greg) Brockmeier of Lincoln; grandchildren: Simon, Andrew and Benjamin; granddaughters-in-law, Ruth Wilke and Zyanya Wilke; six great-grandchildren: Demetrius, Gabriel, Nathaniel, Sophia, Zahava, and Simeon Wilke; sister, Margaret Olson of Portland, Oregon; brother, Walter (Arlene) Wilke of Columbus; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Wilke and Janice Wilke of Columbus; the mother of his children, Norma Wilke; and many nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Gottlieb and Ruth Wilke; sisters, Ruth Ann Behlen and Gretchen Schroeder; brothers, Robert Wilke and Julian Wilke; and brothers-in-law, George Behlen, Albert Olson and Billy Schroeder.

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Where is Theodore “Ted” Wilke's memorial?
Theodore “Ted” Wilke's memorial is located at: Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Theodore “Ted” Wilke death?
Theodore “Ted” Wilke death on 3 Nov 2019 in Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Theodore “Ted” Wilke's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5544000
Longitude: -97.2825000

Family Members:

Parent

Gottlieb Fred Wilke

(1900 - 1979)

Ruth M. Kuehnert Wilke

(1905 - 2003)

Siblings

Robert “Bob” Wilke

(1929 - 2016)

Julian W. Wilke

(1931 - 2016)

Walter E “Walt” Wilke

(1936 - 2022)

Gretchen Fay Wilke Schroeder

(1939 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

2. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5728200, -97.3062500

3. Calvary Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

4. Wilson Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6135000, -97.2275000

5. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

6. Wilson-Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Clarkson, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5805700, -97.1616100

7. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6225000, -97.3873000

8. Streeter Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

9. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

10. Roselawn Memorial Park
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4371986, -97.3317032

11. Zollman Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5431000, -97.1177000

12. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4346800, -97.3331200

13. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4362000, -97.3551500

14. Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4301630, -97.3406640

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5032997, -97.4452972

16. Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4267883, -97.3406677

17. Creston Pioneer Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6892014, -97.2917023

18. Schroeder Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5971985, -97.0969009

19. Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6991997, -97.2418976

20. Leigh Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005997, -97.2422028

21. Sousek Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6122017, -97.0982971

22. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Leigh, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7008018, -97.2410965

23. Saint Mary of the Angels Cemetery
Humphrey, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6444000, -97.4584000

24. Fairview Cemetery
Creston, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7136002, -97.3506012