Allan R. Wilke, Sr., age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Shawano. He was born on November 23, 1925 to the late William Wilke, Sr. and Edna (Zeroith) Wilke in Lena. He graduated from Gillett High School with the class of 1943. Allan served in the United States Army in World War II. He was joined in marriage to Delores Martin in November of 1952 in Keshena. She preceded him in death in 1983. Allan and Delores raised four of their own children and three foster children on Moshawquit Lake. Allan wed Sandra Redlin in Gillett in 1985. She preceded him in death in 2017. He was a beer salesman for Tony and Travis Lubinski. Allan also served as an independent electrician. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and winter vacations in Arizona. Allan was a member of the Underhill Sportsman's Club for over 35 years.

He is survived by his children, Allen (Diane) Wilke, Jr., Annette (Larry) Chapman, Steven (Alicia) Wilke, Paul Wilke, Kim (Mike) Cismoski, Karla Redlin, Kurt (Wendy) Redlin; foster children, Rodney "Murphy" Lyons, Lisa Annamitta and Richard Annamitta; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Marilyn (Lyle) Bloedorn.

Allan is preceded in death by his wives, Delores and Sandra; parents; two brothers, William, Jr. and James; and two grandchildren, Ryan Fischer and Britta Koldrup.

A funeral service for Allan will be held at 1:00 pm at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Gillett on Saturday, June 25, 2022, with Pastor Chris Byars officiating with military honors by the Gillett American Legion.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and on Saturday at the church from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, Allan has requested donations be directed to the Shawano Special Olympics in honor of his daughter, Karla.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Moments Hospice, Theda Care Hospital and Evergreen Nursing Home for their care of Allan.