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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 30, 1925, page 5

AUGUST FERDINAND WILKEN

August Ferdinand Wilken, well known resident of Bingen, died at the Hood River hospital Tuesday morning at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 2 days. He was born in Hanover, Germany, August 25, 1850, and came to the United States in 1871. In 1878 he settled in Husum where he was one of the first settlers, clearing a fine farm which he sold about 18 years ago when he moved to Bingen. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Schmidt of Bingen.
The funeral was held in the Bingen church yesterday at 2 o'clock when numerous friends paid their respects to the old pioneer.
The remains were taken to Glenwood where today they will be laid to rest in the Grange cemetery beside those of his brother, Mathias.
Teunis Wyers, of this city, took the remains to Glenwood, it being one of Mr. Wilken's last wishes that when he passed away Mr. Wyers personally drive his remains to the Glenwood Cemetery.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 12, 1925, page 1

OBITUARY

Ferdinand Wilken was born in Germany in 1851, and died Jan. 27, 1925, being 74 years, 5 months and 2 days of age. He lived in Klickitat county for many years, his home being at Bingen. His death, which occurred in the Hood River hospital, was caused by paralysis.
Funeral services were held at Bingen Thursday, and the remains were taken to Glenwood Friday and interment made in the Mt. Adams cemetery, by the grange cemetery.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 12, 1925, page 2
"Glenwood"

The Ferdinand Wilken, who died at Hood River, was held here Friday afternoon. The remains were held to rest in the Mt. Adams Grange cemetery, where his brother Matt, was buried several years ago.

The Goldendale, Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 12, 1925, page 1

OBITUARY

Ferdinand Wilken was born in Germany in 1851, and died Jan. 27, 1925, being 74 years, 5 months and 2 days of age.
He lived in Klickitat county for many years, his home being at Bingen. His death, which occurred in the Hood River hospital, was caused by paralysis.
Funeral services were held at Bingen Thursday, and the remains were taken to Glenwood Friday and interment made in the Mt. Adams cemetery, by the grange ceremony.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 12, 1925, page 2
"Glenwood"

The funeral of the Ferdinand Wilken, who died at Hood River, was held here Friday afternoon. There remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Adams Grange cemetery, where his brother, Matt, was buried several years ago.