April 01, 1921 - January 11, 2021
Wilbert Henneberg, aged 99 died peacefully at home on January 11th, 2021 in Lodi, CA surrounded by family. Wilbert was born April 1, 1921 in Kulm, North Dakota to Gottfried Henneberg and Lydia Hildebrand, as the sixth of seven children. He was drafted in 1942 and served as an X-ray technician in the U.S. Army in England during World War Two. When he returned in 1946, he moved to Lodi where he met the love of his life, Ruby Krueger, whom he was married to for 73 years. He had a successful career in steel manufacturing, retiring as President of Lodi Metal Tech.
He and Ruby were lifetime members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Wilbert served in many leadership roles at the Fairmont SDA Church. It was through the Maranatha Volunteer International ministry that Wilbert and Ruby visited 20 countries building churches and schools. Their love of adventure brought them to 63 countries in their lifetime.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby; his children, Miletus McKee and Gene Henneberg (Susan); and his three grandchildren, Corinne, Linda and Elizabeth.
A memorial will be planned for a later date. The family would like to express gratitude to Hospice of San Joaquin for their support and care. Memorial donations for Wilbert can be sent to Hospice of San Joaquin and/or Maranatha Volunteers International.
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