RACINE ~ Robert J. Wilkinson, 58, died unexpectedly at work on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born on October 18, 1948, the son of the late Robert E. and Ruth M. (nee: Wilcox) Wilkinson. Bob served his country for four years with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. For the past several years he worked for Genesis Behavioral Service, Inc., at the Durand House. His interests included, family genealogy, his ham radio, computers and photography. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Kathryn (Ronald) Holler of Howards Grove, Patricia (Edward) Wember of Kenosha, Linda (Richard) Ayotte-Messner of Newfields, NH, Roger Wilkinson, and Russell (Marie) Wilkinson of all of Racine; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Bob was especially close to his cousins, Ken Wilkinson and Rodney Phelps, who was like a brother to him. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Wilkinson; his mother, Ruth M. Wilkinson-Heg; step-father, Christian Heg and by his grandparents, Joseph and Lily Wilkinson and Ralph and Marie Wilcox. The celebration of his life and funeral service will be held in funeral home on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. A visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial with full military honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove on Monday.
Chuck & Sharon Zeman says
Bob had a huge impact on our lives! He will be with us always!
Bob Wright says
Bob was a friend from our younger days. Bob, Dale, Wally and I served together in the Navy. We had a lot of good times together. Dale, Wally and I all had a moment of silence to honor our friend. He will be missed.