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South St. Louis County News

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Ralph, ‘Cookie’ Wilke mark their 65th wedding anniversary

Ralph and Olive “Cookie” Wilke celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary April 3 with family and friends during a reception at their home in Mehlville.

Mr. Wilke and the former Olive Kupferer were married April 3, 1948, at St. Martin Of Tours in Lemay by the Rev. Father Rees.

He retired from Wilke Radio & TV after 44 years. Mrs. Wilke is also retired from Wilke Radio & TV. They both attended Mehlville High School.

They are the parents of two sons, Ralph Wilke Jr. and Kent Wilke.

The couple have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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