Richard E. "Wick" Wilkinson, 59, of New Baltimore, PA and formerly of Tiffin died Friday afternoon September 19, 2008 at Altoona Regional Health System in Altoona, PA after a brief illness.

He was born in Tiffin to Paul A. and Marie (Dutnall) Wilkinson on January 10, 1949.

Survivors include a brother, Tom (Linda) Wilkinson of Tiffin; four sisters, Cindra Mullins of Bloomville; Diann "DeDe" (Steve) Darby and Kyle (Jeff) Hoyda both of Tiffin; Annette (Michael) Lutz of Findlay, many nieces, nephews and a close friends including Bill Bentz of New Baltimore, PA
Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul in 1992 and Marie in 1998 an infant brother and brother in law, Henry Mullins.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul in 1992 and Marie in 1998, an infant brother and brother-in-law, Henry Mullins.

A 1967 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 serving in Vietnam. Wick was free spirited working for Whirlpool Corp. in Clyde and after moving to Pennsylvania in 2003, he worked for Allegheny Township. He loved his dogs, cats, the outdoors, hunting and golf and was a former member of the American Legion Post 169 and FOE 402 where he tended bar.

A Celebration of his life will be Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 1-3 PM in the Hickory Room at FOE #402.

A private burial has taken place in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca County Humane Society or to Altoona Regional Health Care System, Pediatrics, 620 Howard Ave., Altoona, PA 16601-4899

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home 419-447-2424 is assisted the family with arrangements.

Letters of condolence may be sent, and the guest book signed at hgmackfuneralhome.com