John Henry "Jack" Wilbers

John Henry (Jack) Wilbers, 79, of Lake Park, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his residence in Lake Park after a long illness. He was born in, Jefferson City, Mo., March 6, 1930, to the late Aloys B. and Pearlee Mary Schlangenstein Wilbers.Mr. Wilbers was of the Catholic faith. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean conflict, retired realtor, and Dodge car dealer. He is survived by his loving wife Frances Thomas Wilbers of Lake Park; three sons, Thomas Wilbers and Jennifer Kline, Lake Park; Robert Wilbers and wife Julie of Jefferson City, Mo.; and Ralph Wilbers and wife Barbara of Holden, Mo.; special grandson, namesake, and buddy Thomas Jackson Wilbers of Lake Park; special granddaughter and apple of his eye, Frances Madigan Wilbers, Lake Park; granddaughter Sarah Hendrix and husband Chris of Lamar, Mo.; special friends Grover Carter, Otto Benten and Leo Valle all of Lake Park. Mr. Wilbers was preceded in death by a long time friend Bob Pendleton of Jefferson City, Mo. Memorial Services will be held at 7 pm Monday, June 15, 2009 in the chapel of McLane Lakewood Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Spells officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — McLane Lakewood Funeral Home.