Wilbert E. Dunkle
Wilbert E. Dunkle, 94, of Waynesburg, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Washington Health System Greene. He was born in Pittsburgh, on September 17, 1927, to the late Raymond and Helen Janicka Dunkle.
Mr. Dunkle served in the US Marine Corps from November 20, 1945 to September 3, 1948.
He married Iris Lewis on September 24, 1949. She passed away on July 11, 2018.
Mr. Dunkle worked for Cooper Bessemer in Grove City, then for Mon-Con Railroad in Pittsburgh. He moved to Waynesburg in 2002, to be close to his daughter, who was his caretaker for the last three years.
He lived in his own apartment until he fell on June 21, 2021. He resided at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab until his death.
Wilbert enjoyed hunting and fishing his entire life, well into his 80s. He was also a great fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mr. Dunkle was the oldest and last of his family. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Harry, Martha and Delores.
Surviving are his children, Wilbert Dunkle (Darlene), Sherry Brown (Terry); also four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family.
Interment was Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Shaler Township.
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