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- [S247] Newspaper -- Funeral Home Obituaries, Robert Thomas Wilkie; obituary; March 2020; accessed; 12 June 2026; Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence, VA; https://www.reinssturdivantfuneralhome.net/obituary/robert-wilkie (Reliability: 2).
Robert Thomas Wilkie, 66, formerly of West Grove, PA and Elkton, MD passed away on March 12, 2020 at his home in Elk Creek, VA.
Born November 3, 1953 in Jeffersonville, IN to his late parents, Henry and Diane (Lutz) Wilkie, Bob lived most of his youth in West Grove, where he graduated from Avon Grove High School. He worked 35 years for DuPont, retiring in January 2008 as a chemical engineer at the Experimental Station in Central Research and Development. Bob’s hobbies for most of his life included astronomy, computers and weather, as well as an interest in UFO’s and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. He enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports teams and the wildlife around his home in Elk Creek.
Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Lynn (Billings), son James of Elk Creek, VA, daughter Andrea of Elkton, MD, granddaughters Katelynn Hinckle of Smyrna, DE and Kashlee Wilkie of Elkton, MD, sisters Roberta McManus of Oxford, PA and Robin Nalepa of Newark, DE as well as nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family and friends. His love, support, intelligence, and sense of humor will be missed and remembered by us all.
A private memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert Wilkie will be held on April 18, 2020 at 2 PM at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Special Olympics or The SETI Institute.
- [S368] Newspaper -- WIlmington News-Journal, Henry E. Wilkie, Jr.; obituary; 8 September 2005; page B6, column 1 (Reliability: 2).
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Obituary of Henry E. Wilkie Jr. (Wilmington News-Journal, 8 Sep 2005, page B6)
Henry E. Wilkie, Jr.
Henry "Hank" Wilkie passed away Tuesday night, September 6, 2005, at home in West Grove, PA after a long illness. He was the cherished husband for over 53 years of Diane Lutz Wilkie, who preceded him in death last November.
Born August 26, 1921 in Buffalo, NY, one of 5 children of Henry E., Sr. and Queenie Wilkie, Hank attended school in Williamsville, where he ran track, hunted, fished and was a Boy Scout. He attended Iowa State University, but left to enlist in the Army Signal Corps after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Army sent him to classes in radio communications at the University of Buffalo, then to active duty in Europe, where he rose to the rank of sergeant, saw action at the Battle of the Bulge, was an expert marksman, and was part of the forces that liberated concentration camps at the end of the war. Henry was instrumental in re-establishing communications throughout post-war Europe including preparation for transmission of the Nuremberg Trials. Upon… |
- [S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Henry E. Wilkie / Diane M. Lutz (Reliability: 3).
Groom: Wilkie, Henry E.
Bride: Lutz, Diane M.
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1951
Marriage Location: Amherst
Certificate Number: 35248
- [S45] Newspaper -- Buffalo News, Wilkie-Lutz; marriage announcement; 5 September 1951; page 54, column 2 (Reliability: 2).
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Wedding announcement of Henry E. Wilkie Jr. and Diane M. Lutz (Buffalo News, 5 Sep 1951, page 54)
Wilkie-Lutz
Miss Diane M. Lutz, daughter of Mrs. Helen Lutz, became the bride of Mr. Henry E. Wilkie Jr., son of Mrs. Queene Wilkie of Williamsville, at 11 o’clock Aug. 25 in the rectory of All Saints Church.
Given in marriage by an uncle, Mr. Norman J. Concialdi, the bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with basque, illusion neckline and scalloped tiered skirt. A helmet of matching lace held her elbow-length veil of illusion. She carried white carnations and stephanotis centered with an orchid.
A breakfast for the immediate family was given in the Buffalo Trap & Field Club where the bridal table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. For traveling to Canada the bride wore a champagne-colored silk corded suit with black velvet trim. She chose black velvet accessories and orchids. The couple is at home at 37 Linda Drive. |
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