NEW GLARUS - Wilbert J. "Wibb" Hess, age 80, of New Glarus, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on June 6, 1928 in the Town of Exeter to his parents, Emmanuel and Freida Hess. Wibb's parents died at an early age and he was raised by his Uncle Werner and Aunt Hedwig Gerber. On April 12, 1952 he was united in marriage to Olga Voegli-Berge. Wibb farmed for many years and then mowed at the Nakoma Country Club for 14 years after retiring from farming. He was a member of the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus.
Wibb is survived by his wife, Olga Hess of New Glarus; a daughter, Karen (Marvin) Nelson of Janesville; four grandchildren, Tammy (Dan) Steinke of Fort Atkinson, Tonya Skillman and special friend Pete of Janesville, Tanelle Nelson of Janesville and Wade (Dawn) Nelson of Beloit; five great-grandchildren, Amber and Nichole Skillman, Kailey and Evan Nelson, and Logan Schuh; two great-great-grandchildren, Ariana and Aidan; two brothers, Otto Hess of Long Beach, CA and Roy Hess of Peoria, AZ; and his dog, Nikki.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 5th Ave., New Glarus, WI with Pastors Patty Marty and Petra Streiff officiating.
Relatives and friends may call from noon until time of service on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, New Glarus.
A memorial fund has been established.
Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, New Glarus is serving the family.
Wibb is survived by his wife, Olga Hess of New Glarus; a daughter, Karen (Marvin) Nelson of Janesville; four grandchildren, Tammy (Dan) Steinke of Fort Atkinson, Tonya Skillman and special friend Pete of Janesville, Tanelle Nelson of Janesville and Wade (Dawn) Nelson of Beloit; five great-grandchildren, Amber and Nichole Skillman, Kailey and Evan Nelson, and Logan Schuh; two great-great-grandchildren, Ariana and Aidan; two brothers, Otto Hess of Long Beach, CA and Roy Hess of Peoria, AZ; and his dog, Nikki.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 5th Ave., New Glarus, WI with Pastors Patty Marty and Petra Streiff officiating.
Relatives and friends may call from noon until time of service on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, New Glarus.
A memorial fund has been established.
Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, New Glarus is serving the family.