Wilbert, James C., 90, entered into eternal life to join his Lord and family on Thursday, February 28, 2013. James will forever live in the memory of his family and friends for his devotion to faith, passion for life and the way he cared for others. During his life, James was a pipefitter, served in the US Navy during WWII and a Fourth Degree Knight.
He is preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings.
James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Marie, sons Steven James (Nancy) Wilbert, Gary Anthony (Rita) Wilbert, daughter Janet Dianne (Geno) Cox, brothers John, Calvin and Lloyd Wilbert, grandchildren Jared (Eileen) Wilbert, Josh (Shawna) Wilbert, Jace (Melissa) Wilbert, Jessica (Andrew) Koehn, Audra (fiancé John Goldsmith) Cox, Kelly (Nick) Freund, Darrin Wilbert, Braden Cox, Jeff Wilbert, Michael Wilbert and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial to Alzheimer’s Association.
Rosary, 4pm, Sunday, March 3, Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Monday, March 4, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.