Louis A. Wolken

Louis A. Wolken, age 79, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, Kansas. Lou was born on August 26, 1933, in Greeley, Kansas, the son of August and Gertrude (Lanzrath) Wolken. He graduated from Greeley High School in 1951. Lou was a member of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He was united in marriage to Jeanette Van Leeuwen on October 3, 1959, in St. Paul, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children. Lou worked as a pipefitter for 45 years and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local No. 441. Lou worked for General Motors and was a member of the U.A.W. for 11 years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Greeley, Kansas, and the Knights of Columbus Chapter 1901. Lou was on the St. John's School Board and St. John's Parish Council. His life was his grandkids. He enjoyed gardening and puttering in his shop. Lou was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Ryan Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Wolken, of the home; sons Gus Wolken and Julie Lattimer of Greeley, Kansas; Jim Wolken and wife Kelli of Greeley, Kansas; daughters Jane Campbell and husband Craig of Fort Scott, Kansas; Eileen Bertels and Bill Jewell of Mayetta, Kansas; Sharon Mader and husband Alan of Baldwin City, Kansas; brother John Wolken; sisters Delores Ginbey; Kathleen Guilfoyle; Mary Agnes Obermeier; Bernadette Madison; Betty Rainwater; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013, at St. John the Baptist Church in Greeley, Kansas. Burial will follow in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Greeley. Family will be present to greet friends following a rosary at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Church Repair Fund or St. Rose Repair Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com