David Edward Wilke

OREGON-David E. Wilke, age 59, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1956, in Stoughton, the son of Harold and Pearl (Waite) Wilke. David married Nancy J. Briggs on Sept. 9, 1978, in Brooklyn, Wis. He worked in maintenance at Capital Lakes; previously, David worked for 32 years with the M & I Bank's also in maintenance being responsible for 12 different locations. He enjoyed doing various projects, construction, and working outside. In his spare time he loved fishing, listening to music, and watching movies. His true passion was football and he loved watching the Packers, Badgers and any other football game on television. David is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Brandon (Chris) Wilke; mother; Pearl Wilke; brother, Richard (Nikki) Wilke; sister, Dawn Blumenstein; sisters-in-law, Elaine (Jim) Beckman and Pam Briggs; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. A time of gathering will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Mary's Hospital for their kindness, understanding and wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515