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Wilfred Webb Obituary
DR. WILFRED DWIGHT age 95 of Hazel Park, Michigan passed away on July 2, 2016 at home. Dr. Webb is pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Virginia Rose Webb and his brothers, Morley Webb and Cullen Webb. He is survived by his son, Stephen (Amy) Webb. Grandfather of Willow, Autumn, Timothy, and Aria. Great-grandfather of Eliza and (Master) Besi. He is also survived by Ralph Hamlin, his "son" and lifelong friend. Hired as a teacher in 1941 after graduating from Alma College at twenty years old. Became an Assistant Principal at 27, Deputy Superintendent at 33 and Superintendent of Hazel Park Schools at age 36. He received his Master's Degree in 1946 and Doctorate of Education in 1960, both from Wayne State University. Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Law Degree from Alma College in 1970. Upon retiring as Superintendent after 17 years, Dr. Webb worked as a K-12 Education Consultant with the Michigan State Senate Fiscal Committee. Dr. Webb served as an elected representative in the Michigan Legislature for 10 years. Original founder of the Hazel Park YOUTH AID FOUNDATION. Held memberships in various professional and community organizations: American Associate of School Administrators, President of Michigan Association of School Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa, Association for Childhood Education, Board Member for Michigan Society of Mental Health, Lions Club International, Board Member and Lay Leader of First United Methodist of Hazel Park, Board Member and later Chairman of Oakland General Health Systems. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road (1 block North of 13 Mile Road, West side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m. In state followed by a 10:00 a.m. service at First United Methodist Church, Hazel Park, Michigan. Burial will take place at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Michigan.
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Claudia Bolyard Monigold
October 12, 2016
My father, who is now deceased, had Dr. Webb for a teacher probably around the time he started teaching in Hazel Park. He would tell me stories of how well liked Dr. Webb was by the students, even generously loaning his car to students for the proms. My father always spoke very highly of him and I think most of his memories from those days centered around Dr. Webb. Fast forward thirty plus years to 1972 and I hired in to the district as a teacher and Dr. Webb was my superintendent. I fondly remember him and his opening day's speeches in which he would give us an inspiring pep talk which always ended with, "This will be the best year ever." He will live on in the hearts and minds of countless students and teachers who came to admire this gentle man.
don olson
July 6, 2016
Dr Webb was my boy scout master when i was a young man in hazel park. i last saw him at the rededication of Webb Junior High. although i did not think he would remember me, he immediately called me by name and gave me a hug. i called him a while back to invite him to lunch but did not realize that his lovely wife had just recently passed away and he wanted to wait a while before going to lunch. I have told many, many people over the years that Dr Webb was probably the finest gentleman i had ever met. a wonderful caring Christian man and a true friend. i am very disappointed that i did not get to see him again before he passed away. I know that the good Lord has a special spot in Heaven for my friend and leader , Dr Webb. Don Olson, hazel park class of 1956.
Ray Miller, Class of January, 1951
July 6, 2016
Although I never sat in one of his classes, I have fond memories of between class interactions with Dr. Webb. He was always available to joke, counsel, engage in horseplay or, on many occasions, go as far as to loan his car to students for various purposes.
The educational community has lost one of its most esteemed proponents. He will certainly be remembered, and profoundly missed, by a great many Hazel Park High grads! RIP!!
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