Bob Wilke

WILKE, Eldon R. "Bob", 79, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1935 in Urbana, Ohio the son of Rudolph and Lillian (Howard) Wilke. Bob retired as a Tech. Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. Survivors include two sons and spouses; Scott & Michell Wilke and Chris & Kim Wilke, both of Springfield; five grandchildren, Seth, Sage, Aiden, Alivea and Lyric Wilke; one niece, Patty & Ray Eubanks; great nieces and nephew, Traci Sachs, Wendy Yang & Steven Sachs; his first wife and friend, Dee Lyons and two longtime friends, Dave Wagner and Steve Norton. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Rodger and Woodrow Wilke and Larry Cozad and two sisters, Gertrude and Norma Lee. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.