Submitted by: Dan Rich

Wilbur C. Reeves

May 25, 1924 - Sept. 10, 2008

South Bend Tribune 9/12/2008
MISHAWAKA - Wilbur C. Reeves, 84, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Hospice House of St. Joseph County of natural causes. Wilbur was born May 25, 1924, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Verlie Myers Reeves and Amy Mary (Richardson) Reeves. On January 31, 1945, Wilbur married Margaret A. Garlanger. His wife of 63 years preceded him in death on May 2, 2008. Surviving are his sons, Charles (Christy) Reeves of Valparaiso, Indiana, and James Reeves of Osceola, Indiana. Wilbur is also survived by two grandsons, Chaz and Brandon Reeves; as well as a sister, Joyce Kern of South Bend, Indiana. Wilbur was preceded in death by three brothers, Don, Verlie and Dick Reeves. Wilbur was a graduate of South Bend Central High School. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1945. During his enlisted time, Wilbur served on the USS Monterey, participation in the Battle of the Midway. He was employed as a department head/group leader for department 600 at South Bend Control, a division of Koontz-Wagner, for many years before his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, and building miniatures. He and his wife Margaret were members of the Miniatures Club of Elkhart, and built a completely functional miniature home which is currently on display at the museum in St. Joseph, Michigan. Along with his hobbies, Wilbur was also a member of the Retiree's Club of South Bend Control.