Age 88 of Eagan, formerly of Watkins & South St. Paul, MN.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife & 4 girls on September 6, 2021. Preceded in death by 1 sister; 4 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Jeanette; daughters, Sharon (Tom) Velin, Sandy (Steve) Klimas, Sheila (John) Koshiol & Paula (Paul) LaCroix; 8 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; 4 brothers; also many family and friends. Wilbert retired after 25 years with MAC. He enjoyed a long retirement spending time with family and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, September 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, September 10th, at the Church of St. John Neumann, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, with visitation 9 to 10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to a veteran’s organization of your choice.

“A friend was someone he hadn’t met yet.”