Wilbert Pius Buettner

Wilbert Pius Buettner obituary

Wilbert Pius Buettner

Wilbert Buettner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sandberg Funeral & Cremation Services on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Wilbert P. Buettner, 91 White Bear Lake, MN (formerly St. Cloud surrounding area) March 17, 1934 - November 25, 2025 passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025.

Wilbert was born March 17, 1934 in St. Martin, Minnesota, the son of John and Rose (Sand) Buettner.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Mary Lou Miller on September 27, 1958 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota. Wilbert spent his career primarily in banking, real estate, and sales. Wilbert is survived by Mary Lou, his wife of 67 years; children Phillip (Joy) Buettner of Cottage Grove, and Pamela (Buettner) Lowe of Forest Lake; grandchildren Anthony Buettner, Zachary Buettner, Madison Lowe and Sydney Lowe.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters Christine Hadrich, Hermanda Sebesta, Pauline Michlitsch, Valeria Bryce, infant sister Geraldine; brothers Leander Buettner, Leo Buettner, and Gerald Buettner.

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