Vernon Wilker

Vernon Wilker, age 87, of Elkader, formerly of Garnavillo, IA, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the Elkader Care Center. He was born on February 11, 1926, in Volga to William and Rosena (Lenth) Wilker. Vernon spent his early years in the Volga area where he received his education. Vernon started working on the farm as a young boy and never gave that up. On February 16, 1947, Vernon was united in marriage with Evelyn Stannard at St. Sebald in Strawberry Point IA. Together they farmed and raised a family of four boys. Vernon farmed his entire life but while doing so he also spent over 20 of those years working in feed sales. He also drove school bus for over 25 years for the Garnavillo area. Together Vernon and Evelyn enjoyed polka and dances associated with it as well as a good card game with friends. Vernon was an avid fisherman and a master gardener. He kept a garden of his own but he also worked in the Church Garden next to the cemetery. He was an early riser and took advantage of that time to work his garden and produce all kinds of food for his family, friends and his fellow church members. Those were the simple things in life that Vernon never took for granted. Vernon is survived by his four sons, Jimmie (Joan) Wilker of Guttenberg, Kenneth (Karen) Wilker of Saint Olaf, David (Cindy) Wilker of Elkader and Terry (Betty) Wilker of West Salem, Wis.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sister in law, Darlene Wilker; brother in law Joseph Spielbauer and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn; one sister Delores Spielbauer and one brother, William Wilker.In Lieu of flowers a memorial for Vernon has been established and they may be mailed to 22136 Hwy 13, Saint Olaf, IA 52072.Visitation: Tuesday 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. April 23, 2013 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa and one hour before service at churchFuneral Service: Wednesday 10:00 A.M. April 24, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Garnavillo IowaInterment: Garnavillo Community Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available