Mark Edward Wilke

May 2, 1959 ~ July 2, 2023
Born in:
San Antonio, TX
Resided in:
Spring Branch, TX
Mark Edward Wilke, a resident of Spring Branch, passed away on July 2, 2023 at his home at the age of 64. Born on May 2, 1959 in San Antonio, TX he was the son of the Louis Henry Wilke and Leola Tatsch Wilke.
Mark is survived by sisters Patricia Simons, Barbara Reed, and Marilyn McSpadden and brother Daniel Wilke; his children, Louis Wilke and Kenneth Wilke, Tommy Benton and Shanna Benton Rangel; one grandchild, Leola Wilke, and grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His second wife, Mary Benton Wilke, passed away a few years ago and his family and those that knew him well know that he is finally at peace with her in heaven.
Mark was a native to San Antonio and worked as an aircraft mechanic beginning with the Dee Howard Company in the 1990s and had some great employers since that time with his last being ST Engineering.
Services will be held on Saturday August 26, 2023 at 10am at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1902 Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX 78213. From 9-10 am and 11-noon there will be time to spend with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to the American Association of Kidney Patients, the Parkinson’s Foundation or the American Heart Association.
Services
Memorial Service: Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00 am
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
1902 Vance Jackson
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 344-8393
A few years later he married a friend of ours. As time passed, I was really glad to see that he and Mary both found happiness together.
When Mary passed a few years ago, Mark was devastated. Then he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and had other health issues including kidney disease. I’m sad for his passing and feel for his sisters, brother, sons, granddaughter, and all those that will miss him. I am grateful that when he passed he was at home where wanted to be. He wasn’t in the hospital, which some of us had expected a few times. A friend of his was with him, so he was not alone. He is now at peace and with Mary and I’m sure they are both rejoicing. Rest in Peace Mark and Mary 🕊️💞
Praying for peace and comfort for Louis and Kenneth as well as the rest of your family. Enjoyed the good times we had.
I just became aware of Mark’s passing this week. Wow how time passes and sometimes we lose tough. My sincere condolences to the immediate and extended families. May God bless and keep Mark and Mary and all of you now and forever. Peace be with us all.