Robert Charles Wilbur, 76, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 18, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday - 12/27 @ Runge Mortuary: 838 East Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52807 3-4pm Family / 4-8pm Public.
A Celebration of Life: Saturday - 12/28 at 10am @ That Church: 2315 Wallace St Clinton, IA 52732 followed by a Procession to the Graveside service @ Davenport Memorial Park 1022 E 39th St Davenport, IA 52807 with military honors.
Robert was born a twin in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but spent his childhood in Davenport, Iowa where he graduated from Davenport Central High School. He went on to graduate from St. Ambrose University. During his time at St. Ambrose, Robert enlisted in the National Guard and proudly served his country for 7 years. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Devera Anderson, in 1968 and were married for 56 wonderful years. Their joy overflowed into their 9 children: Troy (Kerrie) Wilbur of Bettendorf, IA, Todd (Heather) Wilbur of Fulton, IL, Rachel(Bill) Hullinger of Fulton, IL, Devy (Scott) Branan of Tulsa, OK, David (Sharon) Wilbur of Orion, IL, Aaron (Alecia) Wilbur of Tulsa, OK, Ben (Paige) Wilbur of Fulton, IL, Nathaniel (Karli) Wilbur of Fulton, IL, and Zephaniah Wilbur of Fulton, IL, and a proud Papa of 24 grandchildren whom adored him.
Rob, as he was known to friends and Robbie to his wife and family, and occasionally, “Robert Charles!” if he was getting into mischief. He was beloved by many and a friend to everyone. Rob had a smile that lit up the room. He was greatly interested in all of his kids and grandkids lives, including those of his two remaining siblings, “Dotti” (Evan) Bornholtz of Grand Blanc, MI and John (Chris) Wilbur of San Diego, CA.
Rob worked diligently and was found to be resolute over the years to provide for his family. From managing a retail store, to co-running his own satellite business, to managing his rental properties, and then employed at ADM in many departments for 37 years. He has spent the last 11 years in his retirement traveling to his favorite places with his family, attending church services, and helping his two sons start a new business; Steam Anchor in Fulton, IL. Rob will be dearly missed and his legacy will continue to live on throughout generations.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Edna Wilbur, father, Jack Wilbur, and his twin brother, Richard, and son-in-law Bill Hullinger.
