John Edward Wilkowski Jr.

John Edward Wilkowski Jr, age 79, of Oklahoma City, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020 in Pueblo, Colorado in the presence of his loved ones. John was born in Harrah, Oklahoma on September 5, 1940 to John Sr. and Ada Wilkowski. He attended Mt. Saint Mary High School in Oklahoma City, graduating with the class of 1958. Soon after he married Kathryn Ann Heaslet, the love of his life. They were blessed with four children, Cheryl, John, Robert, and Tom and made their home in Oklahoma City. John went to work for Western Electric where he specialized in electrical engineering. After retirement in 1999 John and Kathy made their home in Purcell for a short time to be near family, returning to OKC in 2008. John enjoyed reading, listening to classic country music, spending time with his grandchildren and his beloved dogs. He was a hard worker and an excellent provider for his family. His love of grocery shopping insured the cupboards were never bare. John will be remembered as a warm and loving father and grandfather, dearly missed by those who loved him. He was preceded in death byHis Parents John and Ada Wilkowski His brother Ray WilkowskiHis daughter Cheryl Wilkowski-Ford,And his wife Kathy.He is survived by Sister in law Jan, and Brother in law Jerry Heaslet and wife Glenda of Conway, Arkansas;Sister in law, Wanda Ragsdale of Chandler, Oklahoma; Sons, John Wilkowski III of Oklahoma City;Robert and wife Kate Wilkowski of Pueblo, Colorado;And Tom Wilkowski of Oklahoma City.Grandchildren,Charlotte Lambert, of Purcell, Oklahoma;Gordon Ford Jr. of Moore;Mary Witten and husband Matthew, of Purcell, Oklahoma;Gregory Ford, of Oklahoma City;Dale Corpron, and wife Chisato of Austin, Texas;Rebecca and husband Bret King, of Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Great grandchildren Juliette Lambert, Sawyer Lambert, Alec Corpron, Brea King, Baily King, and Braden King. Also, several loving nieces, nephews, cousin, and a host of friends. Rosary Services are scheduled 6:00 p.m. Monday March, 16 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell, Oklahoma. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM Tuesday March, 17th at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will follow at St. Teresa of Avila Cemetery in Harrah. The family requests memorials be made to your local foodbank, in lieu of flowers. Send online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com

John Edward Wilkowski Jr.

September 5, 1940 - March 10, 2020