NORBERT W. WILKENING, 82, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 1:47 pm, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Red Bud Regional Care Center, Red Bud, Illinois. Norbert was born to the late Harry G. and Lena (nee Schlimmer) Wilkening on December 20, 1929, Illinois at Ruma, Illinois. Norbert was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Ruma, Illinois. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #6632, Red Bud, Illinois and the D.A.V. He was an Army Veteran. Norbert made the most of his life and was an inspiration to everyone. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and his cars, especially his Corvettes. Survivors: 1 Sister Betty (Donald) Fausz Red Bud, Illinois 1 Brother Leland Wilkening Red Bud, Illinois 2 Nephews Michael Fausz and Mark Wilkening 2 Nieces Susan Shevlin and Lisa Ratz 4 Great Nephews David Shevlin, Jared Ratz, Justin Fausz & John Fausz 2 Great Nieces Erin Shevlin and Jessica Ratz 1 Great-Great Nephew Lane Shevlin Special Friends Alice, Raymond, Harold and Roy Preceded in death by Parents and 1 Sister-in-law - Dorcella Faye Wilkening Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 St. John Lutheran Church, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Rev. James Leistico Interment: Military Graveside Service under the direction of the V.F.W. Post #6632 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Ruma, Illinois Visitation: Tuesday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday - 8:00 am - 9:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL Wednesday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am St. John Lutheran Church, Ruma, IL Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church, Ruma, IL Hospice of Southern Illinois Donor's Choice
