Riley A. Wilkens, 19, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home.
Riley was born September 1, 2001, in Sterling, IL, to Todd and Susan (Habben) Wilkens. He attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 2020. Riley joined the National Guard as a High School Junior in November 2018. He completed Basic and AIT training at Ft. Benning, GA, and had also completed Airborne training. He was a Private – E4 SPC. For many years Riley worked for J & M (Kophamer) Farms. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. In High School he wrestled and played football and baseball. Riley loved to be on the farm and also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Survivors include his parents, Todd and Susan Wilkens of Morrison; brother, Luke Wilkens of Morrison; maternal grandmother, Marilyn Habben of Morrison; paternal grandmother, Velma Dean of Morrison; paternal grandfather, Gene (Elaine) Wilkens of Firestone, CO; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also surviving is his favorite dog, Deno.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arlyn Habben, and his paternal step-grandfather, Sam Dean.
The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL, co-officiated by Rev. Mike Winkelman, former Pastor, and Rev. Anthony Appel, current Pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established by the family.