Ingeborg Agnes "Inge" Wilking

On May 22, 1930, in Munich, Germany, Ingeborg Agnes (Paul) “Inge” Wilking was born to the union of the late Karl Paul and Margaret (Leppert) Paul. Inge, as she was known by her family and friends, grew up in Munich where she attended school, graduated from high school, and attended 2 years of college, majoring in Home Economics. She began teaching home economics in school, and while teaching, she met a young man by the name of Lorenz “Larry” Henry Wilking who was stationed there in the United States Army. They began dating and on December 22, 1956, Inge and Larry were united in marriage in Assling, Germany. Inge and Larry were transferred to the State of Washington in 1957 where they spent one year before being transferred back to Germany in 1958. The spent five years in Germany before coming to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1963 where they began their family and made their home for the remainder of their days. After moving to the Fort Leonard Wood area, Inge began volunteering at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital where two nurses invited her to their church, St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. She began attending and was a faithful member for many years. She served in the Altar Society and taught Catholic Sunday School for over 30 years. Inge was a very caring and loving person. She cared for many children over the years and her love for them was very apparent. You could often hear her say “I love kids” and you knew she meant it. She was always putting people ahead of herself, even in her last hours on this earth she was worrying about everyone else. In her spare time, Inge enjoyed working out in the big family garden, especially raising tomatoes and canning them. She also liked to take care of her flowers, sewing, and she was an excellent cook. She would even cook meals for the Waynesville High School football team from time to time and you couldn’t find a bigger fan or supporter of the WHS Tigers than her. The one thing that brought her more joy than anything was her family. She was proud of each and every one of them and she loved spending time with them as much as possible. Inge was carried to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, having attained the age of 94 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Inge leaves to cherish her memory her three children: Karl Wilking (Dawn) of Waynesville, MO, Jim Wilking (Sara) of Waynesville, MO, and Sandy Hendricks of St. Peters, MO; six grandchildren: Kyle Wilking of Waynesville, MO, Kimberlin Vroegop (Phil) of Waynesville, MO, Nate Wilking of Waynesville, MO, Allison Wilking of Waynesville, MO, Charlie Hendricks of St. Peters, MO, and Maggie Hendricks of St. Peters, MO; one great grandchild: Korra; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Inge was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wilking; one infant daughter, Margaret; one sister, Lieselotte; and one brother, Karl. Even though she is gone from our sight, Inge’s caring and loving spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2025 in the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church of St. Robert, Missouri with Father Michael Murphy officiating. Music was provided by soloist Mike Beattie and organist Martin Brendan. Serving as escorts were Karl Wilking, Jim Wilking, Nate Wilking, Kyle Wilking, Scott Kempen and Phil Vroegop. Burial followed in the Resurrection Cemetery of St. Robert, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Inge Wilking to the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Ingeborg Agnes "Inge" Wilking

May 22, 1930 - August 20, 2024