Obituaries
Bertram “Bert” G. Wisbrock, Jr.
December 26, 1934 - May 11, 2025
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VISITATION
May 15, 2025 | 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Thursday - Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles
- Funeral Mass
- May 15, 2025 | 11:00 A.M. Thursday
- St. Patrick Catholic Church 400 Cedar Street St. Charles
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Burial Location
Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Bertram (Bert) George Wisbrock, Jr., 90, died peacefully Sunday evening May 11, 2025.
Born in 1934 to Bertram Sr. and Marie Wisbrock of Villa Park, IL. Wed on April 27, 1957 to the love of his life, Phyllis Krisch Wisbrock, who preceded him in death.
Bert was a family man who enjoyed making popcorn for family movie night. Little league baseball with his boys, supporting and encouraging dreams of his family and bowling filled his younger years. Later he sang karaoke with the best of them. He enjoyed playing games, like Pinochle, Farkle and Dominoes.
A carpenter by trade had him precisely cutting firewood to perfection for a campfire even into his late eighties.
Forever young at heart. Greeting everyone with a smile and giving away Miraculous Medals was his favorite pastime in his later years. Always wanting to make a positive difference in the lives he was blessed to touch.
Father of Lynne (late John) Schneegas, Cathy (late Patrick) Kelley, Ray (Jeanne) Wisbrock, Mark (Mary) Wisbrock. Preceded in death by daughter Janice Borndahl. Grandfather of Mike Schneegas, Sean Schneegas, Heather Schneegas, Lisa (DJ) Hird, Cindy (Adam) Snider, Greg Kelley, Stefanie Jenkins, Adam (Lauren) Wisbrock, Kyle (Taylor) Wisbrock, Ashley (Michael) Stone. Lisa (Brian) Bending, (late Mark) and Robert (Nicole) Praner Great grandfather to Tommy and Katie Hird, (late Joseph), Ella and James Snider, Eli, Kennedy and Brooklyn Jenkins, Landon and Ruby Wisbrock. Nick and Kenzie Bending, Cody and Hailey Praner
Preceded in death by siblings Virginia Heinricks, Lois Wohler, Earl Wisbrock, Fred Wisbrock, Darlene (Mike) Salgado, Marge Schneider, George Wisbrock, and David (Bonnie) Wisbrock. Also survived by Ed (Barb) Wisbrock.
Uncle and cousin to many, friend to many more.
Bert was a man of great faith, which he loved to share with all he met. He would like all those that are reading this to remember that “ God Loves You.”
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Gail & John Waldman from Geneva, IL
"Cathy and family, we are both so very sorry for your loss. We had so much fun with your father at meny parties. Bert was a man of faith and was blessed with a very loving family. Please except our condolences. God bless you all in this time of sorrow."
Sarah Swanson from South Elgin, IL
"Bert was so generous and joyful in his love of God and Mary. He is the man who handed out miraculous medals, prayer cards and books at 9AM Mass. And he would reach out to so many people at Mass. He would almost always stop and talk with me. Lee and I noticed he had not been at Mass recently and then heard his name today with the prayers for the recently departed. I will miss him but I know we have very beloved saint joyfully praying for us."
Colleen Biggio from Elmhurst, IL
"Dear Wisbrock Family, I am so sorry to hear about Bert. I have such fond memories of Both he and your mom. I will be keeping you in my prayers and I’m hoping you can find peace in the days to come. Sending hugs, Colleen Biggio"
Katie Salk from St. Charles, IL
"Such a kind a faith filled man, Bert was always full of joy and grateful for each day, spreading the love of Jesus here on earth. Although he will be missed at our downtown church, his presence will continue in our hearts with memories of his kind words, truly joyful heart and smile plus the Miraculous Medals he so generously shared. Peace to his family and prayers."
Kay Morrisroe from St Charles, IL
"I met Bert in St Patrick’s church. He was a very loving gentleman. Loved to have donuts on Donut Sundays. We would pack him up a take home package. I miss his friendliness and Christian love. I wear my miraculous metal on my purse. May in rest in peace with our Lord Jesus."