Daniel "Dan" L. Wilke Sr.'s Obituary
Daniel "Dan" Leroy Wilke Sr., age 71 of Mantua Twp., passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at the UH Portage Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Dan was born September 20, 1952 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Lester and Daisy (Belknap) Wilke.
A graduate of Crestwood High School, Dan joined the U.S. Army where he spent 5 years proudly serving his country. Dan was part of the US Army Airborne and his training included jumping out of airplanes.
On July 7, 1979, Dan married his loving wife of 45 years, Linda (Altiere). He was the cherished father of the late Daniel L. Wilke Jr. (wife Maryann) of Middleburg Heights, Oh., and Douglas (Rachael) Wilke of Edinburg, Oh. Adored Papa of Madison Wilke (A.J. Federman) and David, Aubrey and Kinsley Wilke. Dear Brother-in-law of Dave Resh (the late Debbie), the late Jim Altiere, the late Donnie Altiere (wife Carla, surviving), Butch & Terrie Altiere, Totter & Barb Altiere, Mary & Jim Basso and the late Mike Altiere. Beloved cousin uncle and friend to many. Along with his parents, son and sister, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and David Wilke.
Dan was a member of the Mantua American Legion, Post 193. He enjoyed golf, bowling and camping, gardening, riding motorcycles, including traveling to 48 of the 50 United States. He was an amazing cook and always made sure everyone had plenty of food to eat, but Dan's greatest joy in his life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Family will receive friends for visitation at Green Funeral Care, 4668 Pioneer Trail, Mantua, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., immediately followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 1 p.m. with full Military Honors presented by the US Army and the Mantua American Legion, Post 193.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Mantua Police Department, P.R. Events, 4650 W High St, Mantua, OH 44255.
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