David “Butch L. Wilbur, Jr., Age 76, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (Sept. 25th) from 4 pm-6 pm; a brief prayer service will be held at 6 pm. A private graveside funeral service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Donna Wilbur; children Charles Wilbur of North Carolina; Timothy (Robyn) Wilbur of Florida; David (Julie) Wilbur of Watkins Glen, Suzanne Shea of Montour Falls, Joel Wilbur of Rochester; step-son Jeff (Jill) Denmark of Rock Stream; grandchildren, Alisa, Amanda, Jordan (Kendra), Jazmin, Jeffrey (Tiffany), Cameron, Landon, Zach, and Brighton; three great-grandchildren, Mirabelle, Jackson, and Micah; brother Richard Wilbur of Binghamton; sisters Nancy Pratt of Watkins Glen; Deborah (John) Brame of Watkins Glen; mother-in-law Norma Schenck of Dundee; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Schenck and Lori (Bill) Edmister, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, David and Florence Wilbur; wife Linda Wilbur; brother-in-law, Jack Pratt and nephew, John Pratt, and father-in-law, George Schenck.
Butch worked for AKZO-NOBLE. He was a lifelong farmer, operating the 4 generational family farm in Watkins Glen until 2016. His other passions included competing in draft horse-pulling competitions around the country, along with his dad and son. His world revolved around his family and grandchildren. Butch had a contagious laugh and smile that lit up the room. He could always be seen on his front porch waving and greeting everyone with a smile and “How ya’ doin?”, even if he didn’t know them.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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