Wilbur Dilley

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Name: Wilbur Dilley
Birth Name: Wilbur Herman Dilley
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Birthplace: Oconto, Wisconsin, USA
Died: 2011-05-25 (Age:82)
Pro Boxer: Record

Obituary

Wilbur Herman Dilley Passed away peacefully Wed., May 25, 2011, age 82. Faithful and devoted husband of the late Virginia. Devoted father of Dennis (Hilde) Dilley, Susan (Greg) VerPlank, Steve Dilley and Craig Dilley. Proud grandpa of Elizabeth Dilley, Brianne Dilley, Taylor Dilley, Crosby Hass, Alexandr Hass, Tanner Dilley and Morgan Dilley. Beloved brother-in-law of Jim Watt, Bob Watt, Phyllis Rulseh, Janet Bursek, Helen MacDonell, Lois Wood, Carol Watt, Fred Wood and Alice Jarr. Wilbur was preceded in death by his son, Timothy and his brothers, Walter, Glen, Norman, Robert and Alan Dilley. Wilbur was loved and will be remembered by many wonderful lifelong friends, co-workers and relatives. Visitation will be held Wed., June 1, at ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH, N74 W13604 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls, from 2-4PM. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 4PM. Burial will follow at the Church cemetery. Wilbur was a Golden Glove champion and successful professional boxer with 24 career wins. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper while stationed in Japan. Member of the IBEW #494, volunteer fireman and Town Chairman of Lakewood, WI.