Larry Kendell Wilkinson, 71, Fargo, N.D., brother of Bobbi Wilkinson Wisdom, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at the VA hospital in Fargo.  

Larry K. Wilkinson was born May 11, 1942, to Robert and Cecelia (Smith) Wilkinson at Williston, N.D. He grew up in Trenton, N.D., but graduated from Williston High School in 1960. 

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from North Dakota State University in 1964, he entered the United States Air Force pilot training program and received his wings 55 weeks later as a second lieutenant.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the Air Force, Larry started his career with the state of North Dakota at the Fargo Job Service office.  He subsequently took positions at the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University, and retired in 2001 after 34 years of service. 

He was a member of the ATO fraternity, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Kem Temple Shrine (past potentate aide, past president/director Drum & Bugle Corps), and was a life member of the DAV, AMVETS and American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cecelia Wilkinson. 

He is survived by his sister, Roberta “Bobbi” Wisdom, of Kalispell; a daughter, Meghann (Isaac) Poku, of Fargo, N.D.; two sons, Thomas Wilkinson of New Town, N.D.; and Lonny Wilkinson of Grand Junction, Colo.; and grandchildren, Alex, Jack, Noah, Jacob, Joseph, Ole, Logan, Maleah, Rebekah and Jacob; and a very special friend, Sonja Rue.

Memorials are preferred to the Fargo VA Auxiliary; caringbridge.com; Hope Lodge in Rochester, Minn.; and the Fargo DAV. 

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at First Assembly of God in Fargo, with a visitation one hour prior.  

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.