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Victoria Wilken Obituary
Mar 10, 1950 - Sep 19, 2025
Sandusky
Victoria "Vicki" A. (Vaith) Wilken, 75, residing in Sandusky, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Victoria was born March 10, 1950, in Sandusky, to the late Alvin and Beverly (Sherman) Vaith.
Victoria graduated from Sandusky High School in 1968 and received an associate degree from Dyke Business College. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed her dogs, shopping, going to Cedar Point, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
Victoria is survived by her daughters, Melinda (Stephen) Carpenter of Sevierville, Tennessee, Allison (James) Schmidt of Sandusky, and Natalie Wilken-Paulino of Sevierville, Tennessee; son, Matthew (Heather) Wilken of Sandusky; brother, Gregory (Barbara) Vaith of Berlin Heights; nine grandchildren, Tyler, Trevor, Lauren, Cameron, Alex, Amber, Annabelle, Anthony and Trenton; several great-grandchildren, cousins, and other relatives.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.
Those wishing to contribute to Victoria's memory may do so to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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Joyce Best Brunow
September 22, 2025
Vicky and I were classmates at Holy Angels and graduated together at SHS.
Always liked her. She had a sweet smile.
I'm sorry for your loss.
John 3:16
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