J. Arthur Wilber
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Age:
84 years old
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Age:
84 years old
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Age:
84 years old
J. Arthur Wilber
A funeral Mass for J. Arthur “Art” Wilber will be 10:00AM Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester officiated by Rev. LaVern Trocinski. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Wilber, age 84, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Park Nicolett Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.
Art was born August 1, 1928 at Constable, New York. He was the eldest son of Lloyd and Elizabeth (Demerse) Wilber. He graduated from Whitney Point High School in 1946. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Army and spent 1-1/2 years in the Occupation Forces stationed in Japan.
He attended Cornell University and joined IBM Corporation at Endicott, New York in 1953. In 1957 he was transferred to Rochester, Minnesota. He retired from IBM in 1984.
Twenty-six of his thirty-one years with IBM were in management positions in Rochester and World Trade in Singapore and Japan.
Art was active in his church and community. He served with the United Way, Rochester Civic Theater, Rochester Art Center and Boy Scout Troop 101. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club of Rochester. He was a past director of the IBM Quarter Century Club and also a past president of the IBM Retirees Club. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was a charter member and 1st vice-president of the church’s men’s club.
He is survived by three daughters, Lorrie Davitt of Naperville, IL, Patty Wilber of Plymouth, MN and Anne (Terry) Jacobson of Mounds View, MN and a sister, Joyce Wilber Boyce of New York. Surviving grandchildren are Sam Davitt, Charlie Davitt, Molly Davitt, Aaron Jacobson, Luke Jacobson, Ben Jacobson, James Nammacher and Margot Nammacher. He was preceded in death by his son, Jim, one brother and two sisters.
Memorials are suggested to Mental Health Association of Minnesota (www.mentalhealthmn.org). Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of J. Arthur Wilber has received the following condolences.
Dear Lorrie, Patty, Anne, and families- We were so sad to hear about Uncle Art's passing. He led good, full life and was proud of his many accomplishments --especially his family. We fondly remember getting together as children for family reunions in New York. Uncle Art had a sense of humor and unique way of looking at things that made the visits fun and interesting! We are sure Uncle Art is welcomed with open arms by his loved ones who have passed. Our family certainly understands how it is to be without a parent-- the loss is never easy and the person is fondly missed. Our best wishes to all of you. Sincerely, the Collyer family (Terrie, David, Greg, Diane, Mary, and Julie)
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Patti, Lorrie, Anne and families,
I wanted to extend my sympathies on the loss of your dad and grandfather. Art was such a sweet man with a loving and kind heart. He loved each of you so very much. Art was a proud grandfather and loved talking about his family. I enjoyed spending time with him and he became very special to my family as well. Although losing someone his hard I know that your Dad/Papa is in a much better place. He is with Jim and his parents and is no longer having to deal with the problems of this world. My prayers are with you all! God Bless!
Shannon
We wanted to send our condolences to JamesArthur Wilbers Family.We wanted
to let you know that we loved you father with all our hearts,he mean't the world
to us .We will never forget all the great times we had with him every time he
came out for a visit those times were very precious to us and we will cherish
them always.He will be with us always in our hearts.Please keep in touch with us
and never forget we love all of you also.Sorry we were unable to make the
funeral as we really wanted to be there.