Troy, Pennsylvania
Jan 17, 1930 – Jul 8, 2015 (Age 85)
Wilber, Captain Walter E. (Gene)United States Navy (retired)Gene Wilber entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2015. He completed a swift and courageous battle with brain cancer at his home under the care of his family. Gene was born at Mt. Pisgah (East Troy, Pennsylvania) on January 17, 1930, the...
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I was in VF 192 as an electricians mate 2nd Class. I have traveled the world and have only met a handful of people as nice as Commander Wilbur.He made a lasting impact on my life in 1968. When he was shot down, I wept. He was an exceptionally good man .
Tim Allman
July 05, 2023 | Work
One of the finest men I ever knew. He was my commanding officer in Vf-102. A truly kind and gentle man and a dedicated Naval Aviator
Tim Allman AE-2
November 26, 2022 | Work
What a life.
Rick Nelms
March 31, 2022 | Other
Thank you for your service to our country. As a young teenage girl and member of a military family growing up I was given the opportunity to wear a pow/ mia bracelet with your name on the bracelet. I do remember the joy I felt when you were released and returned home to the states. Hope you rest easy at home in the house of the lord our God. Amen.
karen Doble
May 25, 2020 | Bourne, MA | Friend
Watching the John McCain service got me thinking about the POW bracelet I wore for years with the name Capn. Walter Wilber, inscribed in it. I got involved with the POW plight to return our captive troops by selling the bracelets and handing out pamphlets to anybody and everybody as well as sending care packages to the troops using my babysitting money. I wasn't even in high school yet when I did this. I wore my bracelet (never taking it off) until I knew Captain Wilbur was released as a...
Candace Finger
August 31, 2018 | Sacramento, CA
I wore his pow bracelet throughout the war always praying for his safe return. Many prayers then and now
Joni Shepperd
August 15, 2018 | Stuart, FL
wore his pow bracket throughout the war and long after always hoping he came home. Many prayers then and now.
Joni Shepperd
August 15, 2018 | Stuart, FL
I also strapped you in you Mark --. seat, may you walk with god, I tried to follow your life from your release until you crossed over the vale, I Love you Skipper. I shall never forget you and Mr Rupenski
Ronald R Wallace
March 04, 2016 | Oceanside, CA
I often wondered what had become of my skipper of VF102. I am glad both of us were able to move on with our lives! A final salute sir as I strap you in! Safe flight sir and welcome home. A fine and kind man that made a lasting impression in 1968 on a 21 year old plane captain. I will never forget him. I am sorry this is so late, my condolences to his family
Tom "pinkie" Lindstrom
February 13, 2016 | Kearney, MO
