In Remembrance Of
Wilbur Waller
Wilbur Waller, 73, of St. Joseph, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 1st.
Wilbur was born June 24, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Howard and Mary Waller. He was the youngest of three children.
As Wilbur puts it, he felt like he was on top of the world in 1968. He graduated from Stewartsville High School, started college where he met his future wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married to for 46 years; and he started his 47-year career at American Electric.
Wilbur has lived in St. Joseph for over 35 years, was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching Sunday School Class.
Wilbur is often described as being sweet, tenderhearted and caring. He enjoyed helping others any chance he could. Wilbur liked the simpler things in life as he enjoyed a good cup of coffee, reading, meeting with his friends, telling bad Dad Jokes, watching NASCAR races, and most importantly, studying the Bible.
Wilbur’s favorite Bible verse was Romans 8:12.He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Wilbur was a devoted husband, father and a devout Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marilyn.
He is survived by his daughter Tonya and husband Terrence. He has two sisters Carole Parson, and Barbara Delany (Gerald), brother-in-law Neil Coufal; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, we can’t forget his cat Tux.
Visitation will be 11:00-12:00 Wednesday, July 5th at Green Valley Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Funeral service will immediately follow visitation.
Burial: Ashland Cemetery, St. Joseph
Donations may be made to the Green Valley Baptist Church Deacon’s Benevolence Fund.
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Carol Nunnenkamp
Tonya. I hope you find comfort knowing your dad is at peace. I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember your dad as a caring, thoughtful and loving man. Carol
Joe Lewis
Wibur was a good friend and I enjoy visiting with him during both the good and bad times of life. Will miss him .
Joe Lewis
Sorry my old friend we couldn’t get together during COVID and visit . You will be missed by many and you had many friends .
joe lewis
I would like to said , ” he was friend to all ‘. Sorry we could not get together because of COVID . We will miss you my friend .
Karla Osborne
I’m so sorry for your loss Tonya and Terrance. Wilbur was always so thoughtful and kind. Every time our family came up for our small family reunions, I was always glad to visit with Wilbur and my cousin, Marilyn. I always remembered your Dad’s birthday because it was the same day as Kristi, my daughter. Both of you, and your families are in my prayers. May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time of bereavement and grief.
Larry Palmer
With a heavy heart I am sorry Wilbur is gone. Rip my friend
Jolene Cornelius
My sympathy. I went to school all 12 years with Wilbur. Being such a small class, we all knew each other well. I connected again with him when we planned our 50th class reunion. Rest in Peace.