Messersmith, Wilbur

Wilbur Dean Messersmith, age 73, of Springfield died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at his residence.

Survived by: Daughters : Kathy (Tom) Mileham of Springfield Sandra Messersmith of Petersburg

Sons : Paul (Sharon) Messersmith of Tice Kurt Messersmith of Athens Brothers- Eugene Messersmith of Salisbury, MD William Edward Messersmith Jr. of Morris LaVerne Messersmith of Sanford, FL Merle Messersmith of Athens Sisters- Lucille Mehochko of Orange City, FL Lena Blane of Mason City Mary Bender of Sanford, FL Grandchildren- Adam (Bridget) Rebbe Peggy (Kyle) Windisch

Great-Grandchildren : Hana, Lani, Cole

Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Messersmith was born October 31, 1934 in Fancy Prairie, IL, the son of William Edward and Charlotte Long Messersmith. . He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Mr. Messersmith graduated from Athens High School in 1952 and later from Springfield Junior College in 1963.

He was a member of the Athens Christian Church and was retired from Sangamo Construction when he retired to Sanford, FL. He had been residing back in Springfield for the past five years and was actively involved with the St. John’s Breadline. Mr. Messersmith loved the ocean.

Memorial Services Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 4 PM with visitation following from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Mott & Henning Funeral Home.

Memorials to St. John’s Breadline