Alexander Edward Wilkens

WILKENS, Alexander, age 20, of Springboro, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Alex was born February 7, 2000 in Russia, and was lovingly adopted by Edward and Nadine Wilkens soon after. He attended Bangor High School and graduated from Springboro High School in 2018. In the fall of 2018 Alex attended Heidelberg University. Alex worked at the Philly Pretzel Factory as well as in the landscaping field. He was involved in the youth group and praise brand at Bangor Church of the Nazarene.

Alex was involved in several sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, fishing, and enjoyed boogie boarding at the beach. He was a deeply caring person who loved dogs, especially his dog Sevyn. Alex had a genuine heart, a compassion for helping others, and a deep loyalty to his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Frederick J. Rieck, and grandmother, Joyce Wilkens. Alex is survived by his parents; sister, Julianna Wilkens; grandmother, Barbara Rieck; grandfather, Edward Wilkens, Sr.; Meme, Faith Geruldsen; Aunts and Uncles, Scott and Margarita DeClemente, Debra McIndoe, Tami and John Breen, Christopher and Connie Palmer, Maryann and Victor Baykal; and many cousins, extended family, and friends.

Family will greet friends Friday, November 6 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00pm. The family requests that all Springboro Panthers and Bangor Slaters who attend, wear their favorite school attire. A special thank you to all the friends and family who have poured into Alex’s life. We are forever grateful. Memorial contributions may be made in Alex’s memory to Justice Rescue, 2417 Welsh Rd., Suite 21 #326, Philadelphia, PA 19114. To watch a live-stream of Alex’s service, please visit Routsong Funeral Home’s YouTube page.