Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Arthur Wilbert Obituary
Webster: Dad passed peacefully on Saturday Sept. 15th at home on the same farm where he was born Sept. 5th 1921. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Mercedes "Mercy"; five caring children, Sharon, Peter and wife Ellyn, Richard and wife Anna, Barbara (Reiber) and Ronald. He was most proud of his fifteen grandchildren, Michelle, Kari, Kelly, Brian, Cheryl (Raleigh) and husband Paulie, Christin, Tim, Mark, Laura, Eric, Kimberly, Aaron, Melanie, Kevin, and Daniel; one great-granddaughter, Addison Mercedes Raleigh; sister-in-law, Iva Wilbert; nieces & nephews.
Arthur Wilbert had a love and talent for auto body work that started in his high school days at Webster. Dad farmed during the season and repaired cars all other hours of the day. In 1952, farming ceased and dad devoted himself totally to the car business. His quest to have his own parts to repair cars led him to also purchase cars solely for their parts. He preferred to work on cars of higher quality and value that led to his early specialization in only Buick Automobiles. His hard work and dedication eventually led to Wilbert's Buick and GM Parts receiving many national awards for their modern recycling facility.
With his children running things at the car business, Art was ready for a new challenge and began selling Christmas trees that were originally planted on his farm for screening. His enthusiasm to supply an affordable real tree for everyone led to over 135 acres of trees with Wilbert's Christmas Tree Farm being one of the largest cut your own tree plantations in the upstate region.
Dad was a one of a kind person that enjoyed much success through hard work and freely gave back to the community many of his hard earned rewards.
Friends may call 7-9 P.M. Tues. and 2-4, 7-9 P.M. Wed. at Willard H Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Thurs. at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Interment, Holy Trinity Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Life Center at Holy Trinity Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Wilbert
Janice Hoysic
September 25, 2007
To the entire Wilbert family: my prayers and condolences are with you. You are a well known and much loved family. I anticipate your Dad will 'feel the love' with the great number of people sure to attend or be there in spirit.
Lots of Love,
Nick Benge
September 25, 2007
You and my family are in my thoghts and prayers.
Liz Wilbert
September 23, 2007
"Uncle" Art's enthusiasm for projects and his imagination made him such an interesting person to be around. His cement pond, the annual manger, and bowling in the basement are just a few things that come to mind when remembering his ideas come to life. Surrounded by such a warm and loving wife and family, he was a lucky man and he knew it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Florence Layton
September 21, 2007
My husband, son, and I met your Husband/Father briefly while he was having his radiation treatment at Highland Hospital in April. We had a couple of nice converations about New Smyrna Beach where we also have a condo. He was a nice man and we have often thought about him and wondered how he was doing.
Although you really don't know us we wanted to express our sympathy to your family. This disease takes its toll on not only the person afflicted with the disease but the whole family. We could see in the short time we knew him that his family was totally committed to his care. At least now you can rest assured he is no longer suffering and is at peace.
The Layton Family
debbie premo
September 21, 2007
To The Wilbert Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Art was the best their is.
God Bless,
Debbie @ Zigrossi Pontiac Buick
Gary & Linda Beagell
September 20, 2007
Art has been an influential force in our industry since I can remember and I am sure that he was very proud of the way his family is carrying on that tradition. We feel lucky to have known him. May you find comfort in the many happy memories he has left with you. I know that we will always remember him with a smile.
M/M Ronald Verstraete
September 19, 2007
My dear Mersy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow.
May God keep you in his care.
Ron and Bernice Verstraete
Lisa Jordan
September 19, 2007
To the Wilbert family, I was so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
CHRISTOPHER & NICOLE MEHEGAN
September 19, 2007
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Wilberts family. Arthur Wilbert was one in a million,he was compassionate,giving and always thought of others.He was an excellent roll model not only to his family but to those that knew and worked for him. He will be truly missed but not forgotten.May all those heartfelt memories the Wilberts family have of their dad,grandpa and great-grandpa embrace them in this time of their loss of a truly loved one.When you hear or see the name Wilberts,remember the great man who stood behind the name:ARTHUR WILBERT-(May you have everlasting peace and happiness.)
ATTENDED THE MEHEGAN WEDDING IN 2006-CHRISTOPHER"GROOM" HAS WORKED WITH THE WILBERS FOR 18 YEARS
September 19, 2007
Jim and Susan Mehegan
September 19, 2007
Art set an example for both personal and business ethics that has never been surpassed. We got to know him through our son, Chris, who has been with Wilbert's for many years, and highly respected him. The family is in our thoughts and devotions.
Dave (Beaker) Sharpe
September 18, 2007
To all the Wilberts, please accept my deepest condolences. I am in south Florida vacationing with my wife, Barb. Art did much for me as I was learning about cars. I always said that I learned more about cars from Art than I learned in 4 years at college. For all of you, God Bless. For Mercy (Ma Wilbert), be at peace, your loving family will be your pillars of support.
Kirk Wagar
September 18, 2007
To the Wilbert family, Life has changed, not ended.
I used to work with Rick at Northgate, McCurdy's. Many years have passed but often think of the "good people" May God please you and your family.
Mary Carol Wilbert
September 18, 2007
So many beautiful memories… You will be truly missed by many, as you have influenced so many lives. What a wonderful family you have created and kept close thru the years, it was my pleasure to have been a part of it. Every time I see a pond, I will think of you as it was one of our favorite places to go.
Gary & Shelia Harrington
September 18, 2007
To the Wilberts our good friends for the last 40 years. Just found out about Art, sad day in Oneida. Our prayers are with all of you. He will be surely missed. Wish we could be there. He leaves a great close knit family who I know will help each other in this time of need. Again our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Love Ya Gary and Shelia Harrington.
Kathy Willson Winde
September 17, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts go out to
your family. We will keep Art in
our memories and prayers.
Howard Willson Family
Howbill Auto Parts, Inc.
Douglas Rosenbauer
September 17, 2007
Mr. Art,
I will miss you.
You gave me a start in life at the age of 13, when I came to you for a job. You asked if I could use a screw driver, I said yes. I started building racking for parts the next day, they are still in use today.
After that your goal was to make the yard bigger "longer" which Ron and myself did using the old tractor and what is now called The Old "Orange" Dinaisour. At the time Ron and myself were only 16 and in High School and going thourgh Driver's Ed to drive early at night. Mr. Art didn't like that but we got the job got done "I think on time".
Then I left for the Navy, got in some trouble and Mr. Art and his family were right there to help me out. After the Navy I went to see Mr. Art, he said Lad you have a job. I started two day later, Thank you Mr. Art.
I,ve had two serious delima's since and again Mr. Art and his loving family were there to help.
Mercy, Sharon, Pete, Rick, Barb and Ron I want you to truely know I loved your father and appreciate everything He did and you have done for me.
God bless your Dad and all of us. I will truely miss him. He made a impression on my life as he did yours. He is in Our Gods Hands Now. Bye Art.
Grandpa in New Smyrna - February 2007
September 17, 2007
Gram and Gramps with the grandkids - Christmas 2005
September 17, 2007
Eugene & Norlene Yehl
September 17, 2007
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Wilbert family. You will all be in our prayers. Sincerely, Gene & Norlene Yehl
RALPH RUOFF
September 17, 2007
i was so sorry to read of a fellow kiwanians passing, and a friend to me for many years. he was a really nice man, with a ready smile for everyone. he will be missed by many. my sincere sympathies to your family. ralph ruoff, sarasota, fl.
Ellen Muto
September 17, 2007
Art, you're already missed but will never ever be forgotten. You've been God's right hand man and now he/she needs you back. You've been our earth angel for a long time and the thought of you and/or mention of your name always brings a smile and warm feeling to my heart. You've always been there for me and my "Buick" problems(!) and I'll miss our little talks and filling in when I was your Saturday night bowling partner or even the years on the Wednesday night league!
A - always there for anyone who needed your help or your ear
R - rare and resourseful human being
T - timeless and true friend
H - honest, humble, and now heavenly
U - UNFORGETABLE
R - Revered and loved by all of us who were lucky to cross his path
Hugs, Love, Prayers to all who are left to carry on in your shadow. I now they'll always feel your arms around them...
Don and Bonnie Beagell
September 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilbert family during this dificult time. We are very glad to have known Art.
Matt & Anne Orlando
September 17, 2007
We are all very saddened to hear of Art's passing. He had a great heart and we'll never forget all the fun times we had together. Our love and prayers to you all. God bless.
Steven Richards
September 16, 2007
Some folks make things happen, some watch things happen, and others wonder what happened. Art made things happen.I was blessed to have worked for Art when I was in my late teens and early twenties. His strong will, focus and determination has inspired me throughout my life. Art will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Jeff & Bonnie Ordiway
September 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Art's family and loved ones. He was a real blessing to his friends on Davis Hill in Andover. Our loss is Heaven's gain!
Karen Jenkins
September 16, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. He seemed like a wonderful person who had a great love for his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this very sad time.
The Jenkins Family (Jeanine's sister)
Marie, Nick & Alexis Russo
September 16, 2007
We are going to miss Art and we are so sorry for your loss. Every fall for the past 11 years, Art would come to our door and ask if the christmas Tree sign could be put in our yard and we would say of course, you do not even have to ask. He would ask every year anyway and we would chat for a while and we found ourselves looking forward to that visit every year. It will be so sad for us to not see him at our door but we will think about him always especially in the fall.
Art also did us a huge favor, the beginning of the year which we were so grateful for. About a month and 1/2 ago or so, he stopped by, chatted for a bit, made sure the favor he did for us was still ok and I think in his own way said his goodbyes.
Art and your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jon Whittaker
September 16, 2007
Art was one of the top 3 or 4 most infulencial men of my life. I never left a conversation with him being the same. I always left with something. He was a great teacher. I started working for him as a cocky teenager and left there a confident man. I will always remember him....
Pat Wilbert
September 16, 2007
So sorry to hear about Art's passing. Sorry I can not be there but I have moved to South Carolina... My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Showing 1 - 30 of 30 results
Make a Donation
in Arthur Wilbert's name
Memorial Events
for Arthur Wilbert
How to support Arthur's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Arthur Wilbert's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
