Wilkinson, Solveig Ruth 1947 - 2008

WILKINSON, LARSON, PETERSON, MARTINDALE

Posted By: Gayle P. Snow (email)
Date: 6/4/2023 at 20:28:00

Schuchert Funeral Home Brochure; 29 February 2008

Solveig R. Wilkinson, 61, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. She was born on January 10, 1947, in Postville, Iowa, to Hilbert and Ruth (Peterson) Larson. Solveig was united in marriage to Richard Wilkinson on April 29, 1986, in Oelwein, Iowa.

Solveig graduated from Postville High School in 1965, and then went on to graduate from Luther College, with a Degree in Education, in 1970. She later attended Gettysburg Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA. Solveig worked over thirty years for Lutheran Churches. She also worked as a teachers aid and a newspaper editor. Solveig enjoyed spending her spare time working with the youth, with the church and loved to read.

Solveig is survived by her husband, Richard Wilkinson of Spirit Lake; a daughter, Darrelle Wilkinson of Iowa City; a brother, Luther H. Larson of Westland, Michigan; an aunt, Iva Martindale, and her husband, Don, of Oelwein; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00A.M. Wednesday, at the First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji.

The Schuchert Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements