BORN

1922

DIED

2013

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DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary - Wichita

201 South Hydraulic

Wichita, Kansas

JAMES WILBERT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 1, 2013.

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.

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February 23, 2019

Family

Judy Schuberger

We miss him every time we are all together. He was such a fun loving and wonderful person to be around. Thinking of all of your family.

March 6, 2013

Sally Gooch-Voldrich

Marie, Janet, Gary & Steve, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember Jim as a very caring man. He was always so nice to me & my parents when we lived next to you on Fern. I pray that God gives you comfort during this difficult time.

March 5, 2013

Harry Simpson

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

March 4, 2013

Tresa Miller Noyes

Marie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

March 3, 2013

Sheryl Nutt

Marie, It has been our great pleasure to be yours and Jim's neighbors for the last 22 years. Ron has always referred to Jim as his hero because he took care of all his own yard work, etc
even well into his 80's. He is missed already, and we wish you a healthy life.

March 3, 2013

Fred & Karen (Jones) Arnold

Marie and family, Very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He will be missed. He was a great guy. Loved his family and took good care of them. He was my dad's cousin (Wayne Jones) he always spoke very highly of Jimmy. My husband's father (Frank Arnold) worked with Jim also spoke very well of Jimmy. Praying for you Marie and your family during this time of loss.

March 2, 2013

Cox Family - Sorry for your loss. You have an Angel in Heaven watching over you. May his memories guide you through this heart breaking days. Know we are here if you need something. In our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathies.
Love The Goldsmith's & Feiock's

March 2, 2013

Janet & Family,
So sorry for your loss. It's not everyday you meet someone as caring and thoughtful as Jim. We all have been very blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary & Becky

March 2, 2013

Joan Fawcett

Marie, MY thoughts and prayers are with you always,Jim was always great to joke with.I enjoyed the time I got to know him. He will truley be missed

March 2, 2013

We are very sorry for the loss of Uncle Jim, His great personality and sense of humor will be missed at all the Wilbert gatherings. He was very special to all of us. Our sympathies go out to Marie and all her family.

Judy and Jerry Schuberger

March 2, 2013

Roger & Judy Lashley

Dear Marie & FamilWy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always enjoyed seeing you both at 8:30 Mass at St. Francis. He will me missed.

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