Ron passed away suddenly at the age of 72 on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 while vacationing in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Jean Wilke; daughter, Shannon (Todd) Maliteare and granddaughter, Coraline: son, Bradley Wilke (Katie Bishop) and grandson, Everett; sister, Audrey Pearson; sister, Carolynn (Alec) McPherson; step-mother, Rena Wilke and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his father, Arthur Wilke and mother, Huldine Wilke. Ron was born in Montmartre on October 3, 1940. He grew up and lived his life in Yellow Grass attending Sunnydale School and Yellow Grass School. After attending three years of agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, Ron returned to Yellow Grass where he became a dedicated and loving husband and father, passionate farmer, and valuable member of the community. Ron was a faithful member of Peace Lutheran Church, the Yellow Grass Lions Club and the United Grain Growers. Ron enjoyed curling in the winter, but his favourite hobby was driving the back roads of Saskatchewan in search of a good deal. He would engage anyone in a conversation, and loved to listen and gather information on just about anything, especially farming and business. A Memorial Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Yellow Grass on Thursday, March 21 at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Hanes officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Yellow Grass United Lutheran Partnership and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, (306) 842-5432.
