HUBERT JOHN WOLKEN
July 23, 1915 ~ January 14, 2012
Hubert John Wolken, 96, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, January 14, 2012, at St. Joseph Bluffs.
He was born on July 23, 1915, in Taos, Mo., the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Heislen Wolken.
He was united in marriage on September 22, 1937, in Taos, to Myrina Helen Stegeman who preceded him in death on December 29, 1999.
Hubert was a lifetime printer starting his career in 1945 at Modern Litho Printing Company working for Tony Heisberger, Gasper Scuderi, and Dick and Jeanie Moore. He retired in December of 1980. He was instrumental in installing a German built printing press in 1951.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, the Legion of Mary, and was a Eucharistic Minister, and was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus.
Hubert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed barbecuing on his grill that he and a friend built in 1962. His barbequing was enjoyed and praised by many. He also enjoyed gardening, bowling, horseshoes, and traveling with his beloved wife, Myrina.
Hubert was unselfish and generous and always had time to help people. Many people have been touched by his goodness.
Survivors include: four children, Ron Wolken, Jefferson City; Jo Ann (Bill) Wilson, Jefferson City; Betty (Robert) Snoddy, Franklin; Donna (Steve) Weiner, Overland Park, KS; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Weiner; infant sister, Brigetta Wolken; sister, Lidwina Bernskoetter; two brothers, Edwin and Raymond Wolken; a daughter-in-law, Charmaine Wolken; and a step-brother, Harry Talken.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Dylan Schrader, officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to Heisinger Benevolent Fund, 1002 W. Main St., Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on July 23, 1915, in Taos, Mo., the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Heislen Wolken.
He was united in marriage on September 22, 1937, in Taos, to Myrina Helen Stegeman who preceded him in death on December 29, 1999.
Hubert was a lifetime printer starting his career in 1945 at Modern Litho Printing Company working for Tony Heisberger, Gasper Scuderi, and Dick and Jeanie Moore. He retired in December of 1980. He was instrumental in installing a German built printing press in 1951.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, the Legion of Mary, and was a Eucharistic Minister, and was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus.
Hubert enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed barbecuing on his grill that he and a friend built in 1962. His barbequing was enjoyed and praised by many. He also enjoyed gardening, bowling, horseshoes, and traveling with his beloved wife, Myrina.
Hubert was unselfish and generous and always had time to help people. Many people have been touched by his goodness.
Survivors include: four children, Ron Wolken, Jefferson City; Jo Ann (Bill) Wilson, Jefferson City; Betty (Robert) Snoddy, Franklin; Donna (Steve) Weiner, Overland Park, KS; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Weiner; infant sister, Brigetta Wolken; sister, Lidwina Bernskoetter; two brothers, Edwin and Raymond Wolken; a daughter-in-law, Charmaine Wolken; and a step-brother, Harry Talken.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Dylan Schrader, officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1206 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to Heisinger Benevolent Fund, 1002 W. Main St., Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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The angels were singing when they heard his sweet voice.Rest in peace Hubert
To Hubert’s Family,My thought and prayers are with you.
Ron, Betty, JoAnn and families ~ We wanted to send our condolences to you and your families on the loss of a wonderful man. We are not able to attend the funeral but please know we are thinking of you. Uncle Hubie was one of my favorites, and we had many! A gentle and warm man with a big smile is the memory I will always treasure. It seems like yesterday I sat at the bar in their basement at Christmastime and ordered a Shirley Temple. I was probably 10 years old! Aunt Myrina always had great cookies to complement Uncle Hubie’s “cocktails”. I hope the wonderful memories you have of your dad will get you through this time of sorrow. Bless you all!
To family and relatives of Hubie:My heart is truly saddened when I heard about Hubie’s passing. Although God saw fit to take him to His Eternal Care we here on earth will miss the memories of his uplifting demeanor, moral guidance, and his spirituality. I personally have fond memories of visits to his house during the holidays or just dropping in on him and Myrina. He truly possessed a remarkable spirit of faith, hope and charity. When I fly back to Missouri at the end of this week I will look out of the window of the plane and reminisce about his inspiring qualities that he shared with us during his life on this earth. My Peaceful Thoughts and Paryaers are with all of you.Ralph JobeFairburn, GA1/17/2012
I have many fond memories of Grandpa Wolken working in his yard and playing pool in his basement “around the pole”. He was one hard-working family man and the world is better because the life he lived. Our condolences to entire Wolken family and you’re in our family’s prayers.
Our sympathy to the family. Sheila will be so happy to see her godfather, Uncle Hubie as he enters the kingdom of God. May their souls rest in peace. Love to all the family.
We send love and caring thoughts to the Wolken family…..Toni ThompsonTom Crawford
Donna – I remember so many fun times at your house. Your dad was the Master Barbecue-R. I’ll see you and your family at visitation on Wednesday. Jeanette (and Bill)
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Hubie. He was an amazing man and lived a full life. He was not only the kind of man people wanted to be, he was the kind of man people would be proud to be. In thoughts and prayers, Chris, Brenda, Christa & Landon