Wilbert “Willie” Cornie Honken Jr.
October 9, 1939 ~ January 14, 2026
Wilbert “Willlie” C. Honken Jr., 86, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
An immediate family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Make-A-Wish in Williw’s memory.
Wilbert “Willie” Cornie Honken Jr. was born on October 9, 1939, in Edna, IA, to Wilbert and Elizabeth (Vierhout) Honken. He married Gladys Swier on August 28, 1965, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2025.
Willie was in the trucking industry for most of his life. He spent 26 years as a dispatcher with Vaughn Trucking. After retiring, Willie and Gladys enjoyed one winter in Arizona and six years in Texas.
Willie is survived by his wife, Gladys; daughters, Tammy, Teresa, and Traci; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Alvina (Darrell) Borchers; daughters-in-law, Karen Pearson and Lori Honken; sisters-in-law, Elaine Swier and Marilyn Honken; and niece, Vonnie Baumberger.
Willie was preceded in death by his four sons, Mark, Brad, Brian, and Chad; daughter, Toni; parents, Wilbert and Elizabeth; and brother, Everon.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the compassionate staff at the Dougherty Hospice House for their kindness, care, and support during Willie’s final days.
RIP Willie! Worked with Willie at Hutchinson Technology .
I remember so many good times with Willie, Gladys and those boys…………..what a crew they were. It’s hard for me to see that everyone is gone now except for Gladys. And Gladys, you have my utmost respect for everything you did for all those men. I only wish I had your address now so I could come by and we could chat. Rest in peace Willie. My deepest sympathy, hugs and prayers to you Gladys, and the rest of the family.