Wilbur S. Kouba, age 90, of Friendship, Wisconsin died February 18, 2011 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the South Burr Oak Methodist Church in Coloma, Wisconsin. Rev. Candy Lisiecki will officiate. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Wilbur was born June 8, 1920 in Adams County, Wisconsin to Vincent and Frieda (Marth) Kouba. He served in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran. Wilbur married Edith Pixler on April 19, 1946 in Adams, Wisconsin. He worked at Nekoosa Port Edwards Paper Mill for many years as a relief supervisor.
Wilbur enjoyed working at the Mill, going to the Casino playing Bingo, fishing, spending time outdoors, going out to eat and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed telling hunting and fishing stories of his younger years.
He was a proud member of The American Legion Post #250 of Adams.
Wilbur lived a simple life being a great Father and provider for his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Kouba; parents, Vincent & Frieda Kouba; brother, Leonard Kouba and sisters: Mae Kouba and Helen Kouba.
Survivors:
Daughter: Judy (Ronald) Vondrak of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Jason Vondrak of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Rhianna Vondrak of Adams, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Marie Vondrak of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Rhianna Vondrak of Adams, Wisconsin
Great-Grandson: Scott Kline of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandson: Shawn Lloyd of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Sunshine Kouba of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Kaitlyn Kouba
Granddaughter: Joy Kraft
Great-Grandson: Zeke Kraft
Brother: Lester Kouba of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces and nephews
Judy, Ron, and Jason I am sorry on your loss. I didnt know him to well but he was a nice man.
JUDY AND RON,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS ANDTHOUGHTS…..
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was always fun at Bingo when all of us would go. Rick enjoyed talking to him whenever he saw him. We send out our thoughts and paryers to all the family.
Judy & Ron,
so sorry on your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Love Peg & Loren
YOUR LOST WILL BE FELT BY MANY,
OUR LOVE AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU.
Jesus Walked Among Us.
He walked awhile among us so that we
might better see the breadth of His
CompassionHis love for you and me
John 17:3
He walked awhile among us, giving all
He had to give, to set us an example
to teach us how to live. John 11:26
He left His place in heaven, His glory
and His throne and walked awhile among us
to show us how to live. 1 Timothy 2:3,4
Condolences to Wilbur’s son Eugene Kouba and his family and ‘Shame’ on Judy for excluding him!
our prayers will be with you in your time of need. our deepest sympathy.
Judy & Ron – My Sympathy to you on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy i am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.