Wilbur Darrell Blacker, 77, of Monticello passed away on May 25, 2015. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, 215 E. Washington Street, Monticello. Burial will be in the Monticello Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday May 28, 2015 at the funeral home.
He was born on February 28, 1938 in Monticello, the son of Everett and Vaneta (Pfeiffer) Blacker. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Hodges, on June 24, 1961 in Stonington, Illinois. She survives.
Survivors also include daughters, Janet Rodgers (Desirée Webber) of Monticello, and Peg Blacker (Carol Kline) of Monticello, and a son, Andy Blacker (April) of Monticello; a grandson, Ryan Rodgers of Monticello, and granddaughters, Ginny, Corinne and Annie Mae of Monticello; a brother, Roger Blacker of Monticello and sisters, Doris (John) Morris of Bement and Carolyn (Art) Mitchell of Monticello, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Blacker; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Blacker and Marijo Blacker.
During high school, Wilbur worked for Carl Sebens at the Standard Station in Monticello, which turned into a lifelong friendship with the Sebens family. He then worked for his uncle Ralph in the electrical business, which led him starting his own company in 1962. He ran Wilbur’s Electric and Heating for more than 20 years. He sold the business to his brother, Roger, so that he could become a full-time farmer. He continued to farm and raise cattle for the rest of his life. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church and the Piatt County Farm Bureau.
Wilbur was incredibly proud of his children and his grandchildren. Janet, Peg and Andy were very involved in a variety of school activities: marching band, choir, sports, theater, etc. He attended every event possible, even traveling across the country to attend marching band competitions and games. He was also very supportive of Andy and April’s involvement in CUTC, and he never missed a show they were in. Perhaps his favorite activity was taking his grandchildren on adventures around the farm, taking them for rides on backhoes and combines. He was also an avid mushroom hunter, and he never missed an opportunity to take his dog, Lucky, for a ride in his truck.
Wilbur was a very loyal man, who cherished lifelong friendships. Wilbur and Marilyn, not only traveled with, but also had Sunday night date nights with the Collingwoods and Moores. His loyalty also became evident in his business, as he felt as though his customers were like family. He could often be found after hours helping people with anything they needed.
Memorials can be made to the Polycystic Kidney Organization (pkd.org) or the United Methodist Church Youth Camping Scholarships.
He was born on February 28, 1938 in Monticello, the son of Everett and Vaneta (Pfeiffer) Blacker. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Hodges, on June 24, 1961 in Stonington, Illinois. She survives.
Survivors also include daughters, Janet Rodgers (Desirée Webber) of Monticello, and Peg Blacker (Carol Kline) of Monticello, and a son, Andy Blacker (April) of Monticello; a grandson, Ryan Rodgers of Monticello, and granddaughters, Ginny, Corinne and Annie Mae of Monticello; a brother, Roger Blacker of Monticello and sisters, Doris (John) Morris of Bement and Carolyn (Art) Mitchell of Monticello, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Blacker; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Blacker and Marijo Blacker.
During high school, Wilbur worked for Carl Sebens at the Standard Station in Monticello, which turned into a lifelong friendship with the Sebens family. He then worked for his uncle Ralph in the electrical business, which led him starting his own company in 1962. He ran Wilbur’s Electric and Heating for more than 20 years. He sold the business to his brother, Roger, so that he could become a full-time farmer. He continued to farm and raise cattle for the rest of his life. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church and the Piatt County Farm Bureau.
Wilbur was incredibly proud of his children and his grandchildren. Janet, Peg and Andy were very involved in a variety of school activities: marching band, choir, sports, theater, etc. He attended every event possible, even traveling across the country to attend marching band competitions and games. He was also very supportive of Andy and April’s involvement in CUTC, and he never missed a show they were in. Perhaps his favorite activity was taking his grandchildren on adventures around the farm, taking them for rides on backhoes and combines. He was also an avid mushroom hunter, and he never missed an opportunity to take his dog, Lucky, for a ride in his truck.
Wilbur was a very loyal man, who cherished lifelong friendships. Wilbur and Marilyn, not only traveled with, but also had Sunday night date nights with the Collingwoods and Moores. His loyalty also became evident in his business, as he felt as though his customers were like family. He could often be found after hours helping people with anything they needed.
Memorials can be made to the Polycystic Kidney Organization (pkd.org) or the United Methodist Church Youth Camping Scholarships.
Wilbur Darrell Blacker, 77, of Monticello passed away on May 25, 2015. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, 215 E. Washington Street, Monticello. Burial will be in the Monticello Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday May 28, 2015 at the funeral home.
He was born on February 28, 1938 in Monticello, the son of Everett and Vaneta (Pfeiffer) Blacker. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Hodges, on June 24, 1961 in Stonington, Illinois. She survives.
Survivors also include daughters, Janet Rodgers (Desirée Webber) of Monticello, and Peg Blacker (Carol Kline) of Monticello, and a son, Andy Blacker (April) of Monticello; a grandson, Ryan Rodgers of Monticello, and granddaughters, Ginny, Corinne and Annie Mae of Monticello; a brother, Roger Blacker of Monticello and sisters, Doris (John) Morris of Bement and Carolyn (Art) Mitchell of Monticello, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Blacker; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Blacker and Marijo Blacker.
During high school, Wilbur worked for Carl Sebens at the Standard Station in Monticello, which turned into a lifelong friendship with the Sebens family. He then worked for his uncle Ralph in the electrical business, which led him starting his own company in 1962. He ran Wilbur’s Electric and Heating for more than 20 years. He sold the business to his brother, Roger, so that he could become a full-time farmer. He continued to farm and raise cattle for the rest of his life. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church and the Piatt County Farm Bureau.
Wilbur was incredibly proud of his children and his grandchildren. Janet, Peg and Andy were very involved in a variety of school activities: marching band, choir, sports, theater, etc. He attended every event possible, even traveling across the country to attend marching band competitions and games. He was also very supportive of Andy and April’s involvement in CUTC, and he never missed a show they were in. Perhaps his favorite activity was taking his grandchildren on adventures around the farm, taking them for rides on backhoes and combines. He was also an avid mushroom hunter, and he never missed an opportunity to take his dog, Lucky, for a ride in his truck.
Wilbur was a very loyal man, who cherished lifelong friendships. Wilbur and Marilyn, not only traveled with, but also had Sunday night date nights with the Collingwoods and Moores. His loyalty also became evident in his business, as he felt as though his customers were like family. He could often be found after hours helping people with anything they needed.
Memorials can be made to the Polycystic Kidney Organization (pkd.org) or the United Methodist Church Youth Camping Scholarships.
He was born on February 28, 1938 in Monticello, the son of Everett and Vaneta (Pfeiffer) Blacker. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Hodges, on June 24, 1961 in Stonington, Illinois. She survives.
Survivors also include daughters, Janet Rodgers (Desirée Webber) of Monticello, and Peg Blacker (Carol Kline) of Monticello, and a son, Andy Blacker (April) of Monticello; a grandson, Ryan Rodgers of Monticello, and granddaughters, Ginny, Corinne and Annie Mae of Monticello; a brother, Roger Blacker of Monticello and sisters, Doris (John) Morris of Bement and Carolyn (Art) Mitchell of Monticello, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Blacker; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Blacker and Marijo Blacker.
During high school, Wilbur worked for Carl Sebens at the Standard Station in Monticello, which turned into a lifelong friendship with the Sebens family. He then worked for his uncle Ralph in the electrical business, which led him starting his own company in 1962. He ran Wilbur’s Electric and Heating for more than 20 years. He sold the business to his brother, Roger, so that he could become a full-time farmer. He continued to farm and raise cattle for the rest of his life. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church and the Piatt County Farm Bureau.
Wilbur was incredibly proud of his children and his grandchildren. Janet, Peg and Andy were very involved in a variety of school activities: marching band, choir, sports, theater, etc. He attended every event possible, even traveling across the country to attend marching band competitions and games. He was also very supportive of Andy and April’s involvement in CUTC, and he never missed a show they were in. Perhaps his favorite activity was taking his grandchildren on adventures around the farm, taking them for rides on backhoes and combines. He was also an avid mushroom hunter, and he never missed an opportunity to take his dog, Lucky, for a ride in his truck.
Wilbur was a very loyal man, who cherished lifelong friendships. Wilbur and Marilyn, not only traveled with, but also had Sunday night date nights with the Collingwoods and Moores. His loyalty also became evident in his business, as he felt as though his customers were like family. He could often be found after hours helping people with anything they needed.
Memorials can be made to the Polycystic Kidney Organization (pkd.org) or the United Methodist Church Youth Camping Scholarships.
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