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Obituary for Harold C. Wilkinson

Harold C. Wilkinson, 93, of Clinton, Iowa passed away at Mercy Medical Center – North on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. A Funeral Mass will occur at 10:30 am on Monday, May 14, at Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church, cremation rites will be accorded following the Funeral Mass. A visitation takes place from 1 pm to 3 pm on Sunday, May 13, at Lemke Funeral Homes – South Chapel (2610 Manufacturing Drive). An additional visitation will occur 1 hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church. Burial takes place at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
Harold was born August 14, 1924 in Blaine, Washington the son of Earl and Laura (Hartley) Wilkinson. At the age of 3 the family moved to Clinton, Iowa. He was a 1943 graduate of Clinton High School. Harold entered the U.S. Army in July 1943 where he joined the 1277th Engineering Company. His military decorations & citations included: 3 overseas service bars, European, Africa & Middle Eastern Ribbons, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Bronze Battle Stars and WWII French Croix De Guerre and the WWII Victory Medal. Following his service, he enrolled in the Milwaukee School of Electrical Engineering.
Harold was united in marriage to L. Jane Swamberger on October 2, 1951 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Jane passed on November 25, 2014.
Harold was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church Parish and later Prince of Peace Parish. He was also member of the Knights of Columbus, AMVETS Post 28 and the American Legion. He was an owner/partner of R.H.A. Heating and Cooling in Clinton.
He enjoyed woodworking, golfing and traveling. Above all, he loved his wonderful family very much and will be sadly missed.
Harold is survived by his 4 children - Christine (Brad) Wilkins of Fruita, CO.; Roger (Laurel) Wilkinson of Avon, CO; Jon (Sherri) Wilkinson of Clinton, IA. and Laura (Jeff) Ernst of Clinton, IA; 4 grandsons – Chad and Zack Wilkinson, Lance Ernst and Luke (Carlee Kness) Ernst and special friend Helen Manning.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jane and 2 brothers.
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