Wilkin, Esther Pauline, age 96, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 at her home.

She was born September 9th, 1921 to Lenna (Coakley) Dixon and Lew Dixon. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and canning. Esther also loved traveling and playing euchre. Her winters were spent in Florida spanning a couple of decades.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Roscoe E "Pete" Wilkin. Esther is survived by daughter Barbara (Paul) Sheidler of Bellbrook, Nancy Bernhard of New Carlisle, 6 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren..

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.

The family will hold a memorial service at Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Blvd, Kettering, OH 45420 at 12:00 pm on December 9, 2017, with a casual visitation immediately following the service. The family will gather for a private graveside service at a later date. You are welcome to send a condolence, light a candle and share a story or picture about Esther at www.ConnerAndKoch.com.

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