Wilbert Robert Lenert Bartz was born June 23, 1918, in Shible Township, Swift County, to Herman H. and Ida (Thielke) Bartz. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed March 20, 1932 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township.Wilbert grew-up on a farm with his brothers and sisters on the east side of Artichoke Lake. He helped with the day to day chores found on the farm until he was married to Helen Jenette Wilson on December 10, 1939. After their marriage they farmed in Swift County, lastly southwest of Appleton for many years until retiring in 2000.He liked to fish with his brothers and sons. He also liked to hunt with his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed seeing all of his cousins and relatives at family reunions. He particularly liked the family get togethers for the holidays when he could sit and visit with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Wilbert, "Dad", "Grandpa", and "Great-grandpa", was a quiet, gentle man with rarely a harsh word. He was the kind of man that went about the tasks at hand with no complaining. He really loved being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them grow.Wilbert died on Wednesday, May 2nd, at Appleton Area Health Services. He had attained 93 years, 10 months, and 9 days of age.He is survived by two sons: Donavan (Sue) Bartz of Alexandria and Dennis Bartz of Ashby; six grandchildren: Denise (Greg) Pedersen, Carol (Randy) Boie, Darrell (Vickie) Bartz, Dawn (Scott) Winscher, Chris (Paula) Banken, and Steven Banken; granddaughter-in-law, Julie (Bill) Cenci; 15 great-grandchildren: Tanya and Jacob Pedersen, Katelyn and Benjamin Boie, Vanessa Whitney, Olivia and Derrek Bartz, Courtney Anderson, Justice and Kennedy Banken, Samantha, Kyleigh and Zachary Banken, and Carter Anderson; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen, on August 14, 2006; his grandson, Damon Bartz; four sisters: Augusta Reinke, Leona Schwarz, Viola Stevanus, and Loretta Forsberg; and six brothers: Ervin, Paul, Bernhard, Melvin, Bill, and Walter Bartz.