WILKINS, Loren H. 1923-2002

WILKINS

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/8/2010 at 20:30:15

Loren H. "Bud" Wilkins, 78, of Kensett, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Funeral services was Saturday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with Pastor Sarah Odom of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was at Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Bud was born Nov. 5, 1923 in rural Nora Springs, the son of Sidney and Engel (Rieman) Wilkins. After attending Nora Springs Schools, he spent his entire life farming. On June 14, 1955, he married Margaret Hungerford at the family farm in Kensett. To this union was born a son, Michael.

Bud considered it a pleasure to continue farming along side his son until his death. During Bud's earlier years of farming, he raised cattle and hogs. His recent hobbies included fishing with the family during the summer months. His special love was spending time with his family and friends.

Bud is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Kensett and his son, Michael and his wife, Angie, of Northwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

[ Northwood Anchor, February 26, 2002; From: ncigs.org ]