Bernard W. Wilger
A Funeral Mass for longtime Lamar resident, Bernard W. Wilger was held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 31, 2009 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. An Evening Rosary was held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 7:00PM at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Henry Wertin reciting.
Rite of Committal followed the Mass in the Veteran’s Section at the Fairmount Cemetery under the Auspices of the Lamar VFW, St. George Creagh Jr., Post #3621 and the American Legion Post #71.
Bernard was born August 1, 1923 at Lamar to Henry and Olive Martha (Miller) Wilger and passed away on July 25, 2009 at his home with his family by his side at age 85.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Arline Wilger, his parents, his brother Jirld Wilger,
son-in-law; Bob Spurlock and his brother-in-law; Richard Koenig.
Bernard is survived by his children; Betty (Jim) Civis of Lamar, Mary Spurlock of Belene, New Mexico, Jim Wilger of Lamar, Donna (Brian) Hoopes of Snowflake, Arizona, John (Lois) Wilger of Loveland, Colorado and Bill (Connie) Wilger of St. Francis, Kansas, grandchildren; Calvin and Leah Civis, Curt and Rosalba Civis, Casey and Shea Wilger, Kyle, Sarah and Cody Hoopes, Allan and Becky Wilger and Jamie Wilger, and Brennon Wilger. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren; Emily and Heather Civis, Oscar and Frida Civis and Dylan and Aidan Wilger, his sister; Lucile Koenig and sister-in-law; Pauline Wilger, as well as numerous other family and a host of friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fairmount Cemetery Veteran’s Fund in care of the funeral home office.
Online Condolences |
Betty & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Aubrey & June Martin |
To the Family of Bernard Wilger
Your dad was a very special person. He embodied high morals,patriotism, values and beliefs. He was a hard worker, took care of his family and practiced his faith. You should be very proud.
Our sincere sympathy.
Mikki & Kenny Cartwright |
To the Wilger family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
We know you have many wonderful memories.
With sympathy, Ben and Jo Elmore Vinita, OK |
The Bernard Wilger Family - You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bernard was one of the nicest men I ever knew. P.S. We are sure going to miss his Christmas candy! Kent, Becky, Matt, Michelle Madsen and Karla Sniff (Physical Therapy Plus) |
To the Wilger family
Pauline, Marge and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Michele Hicks |