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.
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.
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.
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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