ARTHUR FRANK WANKUM
November 3, 1933 ~ April 23, 2011
Arthur Frank Wankum, 77, of Jefferson City died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at St. Joseph Bluffs.
He was born on November 3, 1933, in Meta, Mo., the son of the late George and Louise Porting Wankum.
He was married on August 24, 1957, in Meta, Mo., to Mary Helen Hammann who survives at the home.
He was a graduate of Meta High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lincoln University.
Mr. Wankum retired in 1998 as Executive Vice-president of Capital Savings & Loan Association where he had been employed for over forty years.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church; Holy Name Society; Helias Knights of Columbus Council 1054; Roscoe Enloe American Legion Post 5; former member of Meadow Lake Country Club; Legislative Committee of the Missouri Savings & Loan League; Charter Member and Past-President of the Cosmopolitan Club; Past Board Member of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce; and Past Board member of the Charles E. Still Memorial Hospital.
He greatly enjoyed farming and raising cattle on his land near Centertown, Mo.
Other survivors include one daughter, Jean (Roger) Kurtz, Jefferson City; three sons, Gary (Ann) Wankum, Houston, Texas; Steve (Sandy) Wankum, Centertown; and Mike Wankum and his fiance, Karen Herman, both of Jefferson City; twelve grandchildren, Christopher (Amanda) Schmitz; Melissa (Eric) Vernon; Christy Kurtz; Cassie Schmitz; Kelly Wankum; Lisa Wankum; Shelby Wankum; Spencer Wankum; Samantha Wankum; Bradley Wankum; Tony Pierce; and Jennifer Lux; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jaegers, Jefferson City; and Alice Baumhoer, Jefferson City; and four brothers, Wilbert Bud (Roselyn) Wankum, Meta, Mo.; Roman (LaVon) Wankum, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Elmer (Catherine) Wankum, Taos, Mo.; and Ronald (Helen) Wankum, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Renee Wankum; and two sisters, Mildred Wankum and Bernadine Rehagen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis W. Doyle officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852; St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on November 3, 1933, in Meta, Mo., the son of the late George and Louise Porting Wankum.
He was married on August 24, 1957, in Meta, Mo., to Mary Helen Hammann who survives at the home.
He was a graduate of Meta High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lincoln University.
Mr. Wankum retired in 1998 as Executive Vice-president of Capital Savings & Loan Association where he had been employed for over forty years.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church; Holy Name Society; Helias Knights of Columbus Council 1054; Roscoe Enloe American Legion Post 5; former member of Meadow Lake Country Club; Legislative Committee of the Missouri Savings & Loan League; Charter Member and Past-President of the Cosmopolitan Club; Past Board Member of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce; and Past Board member of the Charles E. Still Memorial Hospital.
He greatly enjoyed farming and raising cattle on his land near Centertown, Mo.
Other survivors include one daughter, Jean (Roger) Kurtz, Jefferson City; three sons, Gary (Ann) Wankum, Houston, Texas; Steve (Sandy) Wankum, Centertown; and Mike Wankum and his fiance, Karen Herman, both of Jefferson City; twelve grandchildren, Christopher (Amanda) Schmitz; Melissa (Eric) Vernon; Christy Kurtz; Cassie Schmitz; Kelly Wankum; Lisa Wankum; Shelby Wankum; Spencer Wankum; Samantha Wankum; Bradley Wankum; Tony Pierce; and Jennifer Lux; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jaegers, Jefferson City; and Alice Baumhoer, Jefferson City; and four brothers, Wilbert Bud (Roselyn) Wankum, Meta, Mo.; Roman (LaVon) Wankum, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Elmer (Catherine) Wankum, Taos, Mo.; and Ronald (Helen) Wankum, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Renee Wankum; and two sisters, Mildred Wankum and Bernadine Rehagen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis W. Doyle officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852; St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or a charity of the donors choice.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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To the whole family I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Art fondly and he was always such a sweet and loving man. I will always remember him with a smile. Again you have my deepest sympathy.
In working with Art for 23 years, I have a lot of memories with Art and our Capital Savings family. In 1981 I opened the branch at the mall and went to my first branch managers meeting and dinner. I set next to Art and we were served prime rib. He was eating his with horseradish sauce, I made the comment that I did not horseradish suace. He talked me into trying it and to this day when I eat prime rib with horseradish sauce I think of Art. You have our deepest sympthay, he was a great guy. God bless you all, Barb
Our sincere condolences to all of Art’s family and friends. May God grant you peace and comfort.- all of us at St.Peter Catholic Church.
All my repsect and condolescences to Mary and the family for the loss of a loving husband, father and a great man.Sincerely,john sheehan
Mary, Dear,Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy is with you and your family. Nancy
I am so very sorry for your loss. A friend of Sandy and Steve’s, I know how special he was to all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Art is at rest with no pain or worries. He is you and your children’s Guardian Angel. Peace & Blessings to the Wankum Family.Cindy Hoelscher O’Rourke
Wankum Family – please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will remember all the great memories we got to enjoy with Art. I’m sure that him and Mom are celebrating together.We love you all and are here for you!Love,The Lux’s (Josh, Jennifer, Mackinzey and Madelyn)
Dear Mary and family:I’m so sorry to learn of Art’s passing. I know you’re all going to miss him very much.Please know you’re all in my thoughts and prayers.Love,Alma Chambers