Wilbur Vegter, 87, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Sanborn, Iowa, on Dec. 8, 1933, to William and Elizabeth (Haarsma) Vegter. Wilbur was united in marriage to Helen Greenfield on Nov. 30, 1956. He was a longtime member of Delavan Christian Reformed Church.
Wilbur’s love of family and friends was first and foremost in his life. His favorite hobby was to build things for his children and grandchildren. He also loved to restore antique tractors and take part in antique tractor plow days. Wilbur was a dairy farmer, truck driver, wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a jokester to everyone who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen; daughter, Jean (Larry) Nieuwenhuis, Delavan; sons, Rick (Elaine) Vegter and Eugene (Cheryl) Vegter both of Sharon; son-in-law, Mike Hoekstra of Delavan; grandchildren, Amber (Bob) Williams, Henry Hoekstra, Jeremy (Ashley) Hoekstra, Dan Nieuwenhuis, Scott Nieuwenhuis, Stacey (Mark) Kibler, Kevin Nieuwenhuis, Jace Vegter, Jennifer Vegter, Ryan (Rachel) Vegter, Elizabeth (Steve) Schmidt, Cassandra (Mark) Armato, Kaitlyn Vegter, David (Helen) Vegter; 14 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mary, Thea and Allen.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; beloved daughter, Linda Hoekstra; and two brothers, Harlan and Raymond.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, at Delavan Christian Reformed Church, 850 Oak St. in Delavan. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan.
Memorials can be directed to Delavan Christian School.
Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
