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Mr. Wilbert Schilling

January 28, 1929 — March 30, 2013

Schilling, Wilbert W., Age 84, of Waterford, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. Wilbert was born on January 28, 1929, the son of the late Reinhold and Lydia (nee. Schaeffer) Schilling in Ashley, North Dakota. He proudly served his country in the Marines from 1951-1952 during the Korean War. On November 2, 1952 he married Darlene M. Rath in Leola, South Dakota. The couple lived for many years in Leola and later moved to Burlington, WI. They’ve resided in Waterford for the past 10 years. Wilbert was a truck driver for over 30 years and retired from L.C.L. Transit in Green Bay, WI. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he had served as a Trustee. Wilbert enjoyed woodworking. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Darlene, five children: Leven “Lee” (Pat) Schilling, Terry Schilling, LeAnn (Jack) Shecterle, Tim (Joyce) Schilling and Sandy (Jim) Ducommun; grandchildren: Angie (Dave) Ratkowski, Jolene (Jim) Flees, Jenny Schilling, Chrissy Schilling, Shannon Schilling, Tanya Schilling and Emalea Ducommun; great-grandchildren: Shelby, Karly, Cory, Caitlyn, Alexis, Jada, Aaliyah and Lili. He is also survived by one sister: Vivian (Les) Hoff of South Dakota and one brother: Marvin (Norma) Schilling of California, other relatives and friends. Wilbert was preceded in death by his son Steven. Services will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 417 S. Kane St., Burlington, WI. Visitation will be held IN CHURCH on Thursday from 3-4:45 PM. Burial will be on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Oakwood Cemetery (Hwy 83) in Waterford. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mealy Funeral Home Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome .
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