Wilburn Elkins Obituary (1939 - 2007)

WILBURN K. "KEN" ELKINS Retired Coast Guard Commander Wilburn K. "Ken" Elkins, age 68, died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie, from complications related to lung cancer. A native Texan, Ken was a 4-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a 23-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Upon retirement Commander Elkins became "Captain Ken". He embarked on the dream job of piloting dive excursion boats for the Aggressor Fleet throughout the Cayman Islands and Honduras. In the three years since relocating to the Menomonie area he became an active member of the 1st Congressional Church and of the Menomonie Rotary Club. Ken is survived by: His wife of 41 years Sandee (Kochendorfer) Elkins His sons Scott and Aaron Elkins Daughter-in-law Dyani Elkins Grandchildren Madison 11, and Chasen 1 His father and mother-in-law Gerald and Patricia Kochendorfer His siblings David (Sandra) Elkins, Scarlet (Walt) Metzger, and Margaret (David) Miller He is also survived by a large extended family both locally and throughout the states that have loved him dearly. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Wilburn and Susan Elkins, and his middle son, Richard Elkins. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, September 14, 2007 at First Congregational U.C.C. Church in Menomonie, WI with Pastor Rob McDougal officiating. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com