Kellen Charles Wilke, 17, of Rosendale, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born in San Diego, CA on September 14, 2008 to Amber (Hewitt) Lockard and Keefe Wilke and they both survive of their homes.
Kellen was a bright light in the lives of all who had the honor of knowing him. His journey through life was marked by compassion, love, and an everlasting trust in God. He attended the Rosendale Christian Church. Kellen enjoyed the outdoors, working on the farm with his grandpas, playing with his little sisters, playing football, and riding anything that would go fast. His passing leaves an empty place in the hearts of his friends, family, and countless others he impacted. We ask only that you remember him for the way he lived and the significant influence he had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Survivors include his mother, Amber Lockard of Kansas City, MO; father, Keefe Wilke of Austin, TX; sisters, Addley Lockard and Avey Lockard; paternal grandparents, John (Heather) Wilke and Cindy Parrish all of Muskegon, MI; maternal grandparents, Julie Hewitt (Mick Zimmerman) of Maryville, MO and Jay Hewitt (Leah Miller) of Rosendale, MO; paternal great-grandmother, Betty Hewitt of Rosendale, MO; maternal great-grandmother, Rosemary Offenbacker of Boonville, MO; aunts, Holly Hewitt of St. Joseph, MO, Heather Hewitt of Maryville, MO, Keely (Alexander) Kennedy of Muskegon, MI and Mari (Matt) Parcell of Muskegon, MI; uncle, Michael Wilke of Dalton, MI; cousin, Reanna Howard of Maryville, MO.
Visitation and family receiving hours will be 4:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday, October 16th 2025 at Breit Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00am Friday, October 17th 2025 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to the Missouri State Parks Foundation at Missouri State Parks Foundation P.O. Box 1002 Columbia, MO 65205.
