Herman married WOODCOCK, Hazel in 1916. Hazel (daughter of WOODCOCK, Burt and BARRELL, Maud J) was born on 19 May 1898 in New York; died on 19 Jun 1992 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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July 16, 2013
Raymond R. Thilk

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

WILSON — Raymond R. Thilk, of Wilson, July 16, 2013, with his family at his side, while under Niagara Hospice care. Born March 19, 1920, he was a son of the late Herman and Hazel (Woodcock) Thilk.

Growing up he worked the family farm with his father, attended local schools and was a member of the Methodist Church on Chestnut Road, then Exley United Methodist in Wilson.

Raymond liked to hunt deer and pheasant. He also enjoyed playing baseball for the North Ridge team.

He worked at Sears & Roebuck, Harrison and was the owner of Ray Thilk Sales and Service. Raymond was one of seven original founding members of the South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company of which he was lieutenant for 12 years. They would hold the fire company meetings at Thilk Sales and Service in the garage. He also played in the legion band bass drum or cymbals.

Raymond liked to play cards, enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.

Surviving him are a daughter, Karen (James) Jowly of Wilson; son, Robert (Sue) Thilk, Sr. of Wilson; four grandchildren, Heather Jowly of Wilson, Robert (Melissa) Thilk, Jr. of South Carolina, Joseph (Laura) Jowly of Niagara Falls, and Ashley Thilk of Buffalo; and a great granddaughter, Emma Jowly of Niagara Falls. Raymond is also survived by a brother, Merritt (Marion) Thilk of Wilson; a brother-in-law, Robert (Loretta) Hahn of Arizona and several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing him was his wife, Rosemary (Hahn) Thilk, on December 7, 1999.

Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the South Wilson Fire Company where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM, followed by burial in North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Wilson Fire Company. Arrangements by Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson.

Hamiltonclarkfh.com

Raymond married HAHN, Rosemary Dorothea on 29 Dec 1945 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Rosemary (daughter of Clara) was born on 22 Nov 1923; died on 7 Dec 1999 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Merritt H. Thilk

August 10, 1921 - October 08, 2018
Merritt Herbert Thilk "Sarge," passed at home with his family at his side. Born August 10, 1921 in Wilson, he was a son of the late Herman and Hazel (Woodcock) Thilk.
He helped his father work the family farm and graduated Wilson High School class of 1941, entering the US Army November 7, 1941 to August 13, 1945, serving in the 12th and 15th Army Air corps as a bomber radio operator.
Merritt worked as the service manager for Sears Roebuck for five years and it is where he met his wife, Marion F. Heim. Together they founded and operated MH Thilk Electric in 1950.
In 1952 he was one of the founding members of the South Wilson Fire Company and was elected Chief on November 7, 1952 and served that position until December of 2004. In 2002 Governor Pataki honored him for his years of service as he was active in the Niagara County Chief's Association and was a past President, 1960 to 1961. Merritt was Treasurer of the American Legion Band along with playing trombone and lifetime member of the American Legion Post 836. A member of the NYS Fire Chiefs' Association, NYS Volunteer Firemen's Association, Niagara County Volunteer Firemen's Association and Disabled American Veterans. He liked to hunt and bowl for the South Wilson Fire Company and still serves on the board of directors for the company.
Surviving is a son, John (Coleen) Thilk of Wilson, Diane (Thomas) Briner of Arlington, Mass.; grandchildren, Hazel (Andrew) Marecki, Alexia (Chris) Sroka, Jordan Thilk, Otto Briner, and Tayler Thilk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Marion F. Thilk, August of 2016; and brother, Raymond Thilk.
Visitation will be Thursday and Friday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the South Wilson Fire Hall with Funeral Services to be held Saturday 10 AM.
Memorial contributions to South Wilson Fire Company.
Arrangements by the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home Wilson. hamiltonclarkonline.com

Merritt married HEIM, Marion F on 16 Oct 1954. Marion (daughter of HEIM, Edward and DEIGELMAN, Anna) was born on 7 Jun 1929 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Aug 2016 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JOWLY, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Coleen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRINER, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Melissa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]