James “Jim” Wilke

James “Jim” Wilke, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Oct. 29.

Cards can be mailed to 935 S. 26th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

His family includes his wife, Charla, Michael Wilke, of Altoona; Linda Wilke, of Boxholm; Kevin and Graciela Wilke, of Austin, Texas; and Jon and Daisy Wilke, of Austin, Texas. He has eight grandchildren.

He was born on Oct. 29, 1942, and raised in Webster City. He graduated with the class of 1960. He farmed for many years and also was employed by and retired from Electrolux, Webster City.