George Calvin Wilmert

George Calvin Wilmert, 94, passed into his eternal rest February 17, 2026 surrounded by his beloved
family. George was born in Lincoln, IL February 27, 1931, the son of George Luther & Ruby Ellen (Purlee) Wilmert.
He married Marlene Boyer March 15, 1975. She survives along with daughters, April (Don) Martin,
Gina Akerman and Sheila (Kevin) Bourland and sons, Kevin (Andrea) & Steven (Doreen) Wilmert.
Grandchildren – Angie (Frank) Bramwell, Chad (Jill) Martin, Clint (Dorian) Akerman, Rusty (Alyson)
Akerman, Levi (Patty) Akerman, Jennifer Wilmert, Emily (Matt Wilmert and Dave Bourland. Great
grandchildren – Ashlynn &Martin Glick, Hunter, Wyatt & Maggie Martin, Broc, Kip & Blake
Akerman, Trinity Wilmert, Alyvia Casteel, Hayden Richardson, Emily, Gracie & Skyler Akerman &
great great granddaughter, Aaliyah Glick. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Gregory Allen
Wilmert, granddaughters, Conner Loeffelholz & Melissa Wilmert & 2 sisters, Evelyn Wilmert and
Betty Ann Holmes.
George was an avid fisherman & hunter. He served several years as president of Lincoln Sportsman's
Club and invited boy scouts out for fishing and gun safety instruction. He taught many kids how to fish
and clean fish. He enjoyed participating in softball, basketball, bowling & tennis. He was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Fighting Illini basketball. Another favorite pasttime was playing
pinochle and euchre.
George was the 1st president of Local 787 United Rubber Workers at Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant in
Bloomington in 1966. He also served on a nation wide joint labor wage administration committee to
help save jobs and make management more profitable.
He served as Secretary of the Committee on the Ministry of Lincoln Decatur Presbytery. He filled
several pulpits as a lay minister. As a member of St. John United Church of Christ he served several
terms as an officer in Men's Brotherhood, taught Sunday School and delivered meals on wheels.
He served 3 terms on the West Lincoln School board and was president one year. He opened the gym
on Saturdays for kids up to high school age and on Sundays for high schoolers and adults. He also
served as boy and girl scout coordinator.
George will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, his wisdom and wit and always
trying to strive for fairness in all matters.