Merle Wilken Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Wilken (Westside, Iowa), who passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Wilken and Inez Wilken (Kroeger); his wife Judy; his son-in-law Joe Grothe; his granddaughter Amanda Wilken; his brother-in-law Dale Cornelius; and also, Inez and Melvin Wilken.

He is survived by: his children, Sherri Grothe of Westside, Lori Oeser (Gregg) of Westside, Joni Wilken of Westside, Marty Wilken of Westside, Mike Wilken (Laura) of Westside and Matt Wilken (Janice) of Westside; his sister Marcia Wilken of Tustin, California; and his siblings-in-law, Connie Cornelius of Denver, Colorado and Curt Ossenkop (Denise) of Bennington, Nebraska. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the family.