Obituary for Timothy G. Wilken

Timothy (Tim) Wilken, 64, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1958, at St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, to Warren and Sharon Wilken. Tim attended Osseo Elementary and Osseo High School. After high school, he pursued a career as a mechanic for Goodyear and Firestone.

Tim was a quiet and proud man who enjoyed fishing, kayaking, playing guitar, listening to music, spending time with animals (especially his cats), and working on cars. He worshipped at Living Word Christian Center in Brooklyn Park, MN.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Wilken, his sister Cheryl (Thad) Briol, and many loving friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Wilken.

A Christian memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Hidden Valley Park, 8800 32nd Ave N, New Hope, MN (the picnic pavilion next to the tennis courts). A social gathering will start 60 minutes prior to the service. If you will be joining us, please feel free to bring pictures or memorabilia of your memories with Tim to share with others.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider a contribution in Tim's memory to the American Cancer Society or the North Memorial Health Foundation - Cancer Center