Wilber graduated from Fairbury High School in 1951 where he met his wife June Miller. The two were married on September 21st, 1952 and enjoyed 70 years together. They had two children, Don and Lisa.
During his life, Wilber was involved in numerous activities and organizations. He worked for Norris Public Power for 37 years. In his spare time he raced motorcycles, jockeyed, was a recreational pilot, golfed, fished, hunted, gardened, bowled, skiied (snow and water), and enjoyed several other activities. He also was an avid Husker football and volleyball fan. He participated in the community as a Shriner, a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, and also helped build Fourth Presbyterian Church. His body was donated to the University of Nebraska Medical Center as one of his final ways of giving back. Among friends and family he was known for pulling occasional pranks, but also for his optimistic attitude and always being a caring and loyal friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John William and Lawrence Marshall, and sister, Marjorie Elizabeth.
He is survived by his wife June, sister Virginia Filipi, son Don (Jeanne) Hanson, and daughter Lisa (Don) Ellicott. He was also blessed by his grandkids Rusty (Tina) Hanson, Toby (Cori) Hanson, Courtney (Brian) Mortar, Kresimir (Stephanie) Jambresic *Yahm-bre-sich*, Jason (Avalisa) Ellicott, Kim (Josh) Mueller, as well as 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 11 AM at Fourth Presbyterian Church (5200 Francis St) Lincoln, Nebraska.
Memorials to Lincoln’s Sesostris Shriners.