Wilbur Morgan Bacon, age 77 of Easton, Wisconsin died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 12 noon on Wednesday, January 10th at Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Sam Downey will officiate. Interment will be at the Easton Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 am on Wednesday until time of services.
Wilbur was born July 31, 1929 in Town of Easton the son of Elton B. and Bertha E. (Morgan) Bacon. He graduated from Adams Friendship High School. He was born and worked the family farm all of his life.
Wilbur was a member of the Lions for 16 years and President for 2 terms; Representative for Grand Marsh Lions in many conventions and served on many committees; Club representative on Lions eye bank; was a member of the Grand Marsh Development Committee for many years and served as President and on the Board of Directors; He ran the bar for Friday night Fish Fry at the Community Center; Adams County Nutritional Site he delivered meals on wheels, and enjoy working with staff and participants at the Easton Nutritional Site; Old Farmers Antique Club Inc. he served as director of operations for 2 years; was Charter member and one of the first 4 men to start the club and museum at the Adams County Fair Grounds; he worked hard preparing the buildings and enjoyed driving and showing his tractors at the Museum Events and tractor drives.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors:
Special Friend: Rena and Cole Lumby of Adams, WI
Also: Many cousins
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Wilbur. He was a great neighbor and great man. He will be missed in the neighborhood and community. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
I got to know Wilbur while working with him on the Old Farmers Antique Club. He enjoyed talking of the past. He was a very giving man of his time. It will be hard to replace him in the field of volunteering and caring for people.May God comfort Rena an
What an honor to of known this man. We just want everyone to know of the love this man shared with us. He opened his home to us when we came up north. He gave to me something I have never know, A Grandpa. Rena, Cole and Grandpas familiy, to you we send ou
The staff here at H & R block wish to send our condolences to your family and friends.
Wilbur will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He and I had many a conversation in the IGA parking lot….just seems to be a good place to visit. He will be very much missed at the Grand Marsh Community Center Fish frys. He very definately was a pe
Wilbur was a real gentleman who was kind and caring to everyone he met. Our community has lost a very special member.
He left a big hole no one will be able to fill.
At the Easton meal site wWe will miss Wilbur’s friendliness, concerns for others and causes, and for his homebound friends.
Wilbur will be greatly missed. He contributed so much to the community. We will miss him at the Friday Fish Fry at the Community Center.
We share our love and prayers to all who loved Wilbur
The Aging Department shall never ever be able to replace Wilbur. He was one of the individuals who worked very hard to get the Grand Marsh and now Easton Nutrition Site up and running.
I thank him for caring for his fellowman and his community. He tru
You have my sympathy.
Your in my prayers
Wilbur was always the kind of person that could put a smile on your face just by talking with him and will be truly missed by all that knew him!
Wilbur will be missed by many. A big thank-you for all the meals he delivered from the GrandMarsh and Easton meal site.
Wilbur will be remember by all who knew him for all the volunteering he did. He had a great smile. May God comfort him.
I sure will miss Wilbur’s teasing which he loved to do. Spent time with us a our monthly town meetings and we sure did enjoy him.
I will always remember Wilbur from lions and old farmers events. He was a great man and fun to be around. He enjoyed talking about old times. He will be missed at many of the events he was involved with.
Wilbur visited my office many times and even made sure to stop by and say "Hi" when he was in the courthouse. He did a great job with the Old Farmers and we will miss his smiling face.