George Otto Wolbert, 93 of Staunton, died on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Heritage Health in Staunton. He was born on March 24, 1926, in Livingston, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wolbert. He married Evelyn J. Maedge on February 1, 1947, in Edwardsville and she passed away on April 15, 2013.
He worked as a mechanic and service manager in the auto service industry retiring in 1991. George also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After retirement, George enjoyed gardening, fishing, and working in his yard. He was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton, IL.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas (Terri) Wolbert and Jeff (Lisa) Wolbert; thee daughters, Penny (John) Kolesar, Kathy Ray, and Candy Wolbert; 11 grandchildren, Trevor Wolbert, Tenille (Chris) Meyer, Wesley Wolbert, Chantel Wolbert, Kim (Chad) Baugh, J.J. (Courtney) Kolesar, Brandon (Missy) Ray, Ryan (Jamie) Ray, Alecia (Andy Robertson) Ray, Amy (Kevin) Burch, and J.T. Wolbert; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, George Wolbert Jr; one granddaughter, Tiffany Gindler; one son-in-law, Joe Ray; two brothers, Raymond Wolbert and Harold Wolbert; and six sisters, Edna Genczo, Josephine Diaber, Amelia Phillipe, Liddie Wolbert, Margaret Wolbert, and Anna Wolbert.
There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Health in Staunton. Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.
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