Harold J. Wolken

Harold J. Wolken, age 79, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012, at Golden Heights in Garnett, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 1932, at Scipio, Kansas, the son of Christian and Clara (Roeckers) Wolken. Harold attended school at Scipio and Garnett before he entered the service. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Harold was united in marriage to Anthonette J. Katzer on November 26, 1956, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. They lived in Louisburg for one year before moving to Garnett in 1957. This union was blessed with seven children. Harold worked as a real estate agent for forty three years for United Farm Agency. He was also a volunteer for the Red Cross, an active member of Holy Angels Church, a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1368, a member of VFW Post #6397, and a member of the Garnett Jaycees. Harold enjoyed coin collecting, fishing, playing cards, and gardening. He was a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Royals. His greatest joy was his family and grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; son Gerald Joseph Wolken; two brothers, Robert Wolken and Art Wolken; five sisters, Mildred Seck, Sister Mary Margaret, Sister Christina, Margaret Joan Wolken, and Annetta Butel. Harold is survived by his wife, Anthonette Wolken, of the home; three sons, Tony Wolken and wife Karen of Garnett; Tim Wolken and wife Veronica of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tom Wolken and wife Linda of Shawnee, Kansas; three daughters, Tina Everett and husband Dave of Camas, Washington; Tammy Clark and husband Pat of Leavenworth, Kansas; Terri Bur and husband Kevin of Lenexa, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, Christina Beall, Jason Beall, Jacob Bruce, Garrison Bruce, Logan Bur, Max Bur, Julia Valentine, Zachary Everett, Jarred Wolken, Brady Wolken, Sam Wolken, and Betty Varland; two sisters, Jean Wolken of Paola, Kansas; Lillian Mayes of Garnett; nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery in Garnett. The family will greet friends following a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Friday evening at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Angels Church Building Fund and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com