Wilbur Hugh Williamson, age 92, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Golden Living Center in La Porte.
Wilbur was born in Illinois on November 6, 1921 to William Harvey and Iva Elizabeth (Beard) Williamson.
On December 7, 1946, he married Peggy Lambert. He later married Eva Bush on February 2, 1974. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2014.
Surviving are his children, Diane K. Casto of Bluffton, IN, Becky J. Lawson of DeMotte, IN, and Scott A. Williamson of Clovis, CA; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ellen Ritzler of Kasson, MN and Duane Williamson of Rolling Prairie; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; a daughter, Tami Hart; and two brothers, Lee and Ellis Williamson.
Wilbur served his country honorably in the Army-Air Force during WWII from 1943-45. He later retired as a Testman for General Telephone Communications Company after many years of faithful service. Wilbur was also very instrumental in establishing the La Porte County 4H Rabbit Program.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 3 PM. Pastor Roger Ash will officiate. Burial will follow at Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, IN.
Family and friends will be received from 2 PM until the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to 4H Rabbit Program, 2857 West State Road 2, Suite A, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
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Wilbur was born in Illinois on November 6, 1921 to William Harvey and Iva Elizabeth (Beard) Williamson.
On December 7, 1946, he married Peggy Lambert. He later married Eva Bush on February 2, 1974. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2014.
Surviving are his children, Diane K. Casto of Bluffton, IN, Becky J. Lawson of DeMotte, IN, and Scott A. Williamson of Clovis, CA; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ellen Ritzler of Kasson, MN and Duane Williamson of Rolling Prairie; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; a daughter, Tami Hart; and two brothers, Lee and Ellis Williamson.
Wilbur served his country honorably in the Army-Air Force during WWII from 1943-45. He later retired as a Testman for General Telephone Communications Company after many years of faithful service. Wilbur was also very instrumental in establishing the La Porte County 4H Rabbit Program.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 3 PM. Pastor Roger Ash will officiate. Burial will follow at Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, IN.
Family and friends will be received from 2 PM until the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to 4H Rabbit Program, 2857 West State Road 2, Suite A, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.