"BIO" adapted (w/edits) from his obituary
— published in the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 18 March 2013:
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Wilbert Adam was the younger of two sons born to Adam & Victoria (Wrublewski) Rezachek. He completed high school & on 20 of November of 1942 joined the US Navy.
After completing recruit training at RTC Great Lakes, IL; he reported to the Amphibious Base at Norfolk, VA for initial specialization training. He then helped commission the ship he served on throughout his years of service -- Landing Craft Infantry-Large (LCI-791). "Whimpy" was discharged at the end of WW-II as a Pharmacist Mate First Class (E-6).
"Upon returning home, "Whimpy" passed on the GI Bill & went to work. After a couple of short term jobs he was hired by Hamilton Manufacturing. He worked for over 40 years before retiring. He started out on the factory floor building cabinets (using a combination of stock pieces and wood & other materials that he had to mill to fit) before going on to work in the labs on special projects. After showcasing his skills, he went on to work as a draftsman, designing cabinets to customer specifications. When the company made the shift to computer-aided design, he received specialized training. He often would travel to meet with customers to clarify their desired needs & expectations before returning to Two Rivers to complete the design of the project. "Whimpy" retired as a Graphic Systems Operator from Hamilton Manufacturing in 1988.
"He was an avid golfer; loved dancing; enjoyed many years of playing softball for the Sport Bar; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sheepshead. He was active and served on various committees while a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was currently a member of the Men of Saint Peter the Fisherman Parish.
"Above all, "Whimpy" enjoyed the time with his family, especially his grandkids & great grandkids and all their activities."
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On 28 September 1946, Wilbert Adam married Gloria Mae Gates at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers, WI; he was age 21, she was 20. Born in Two Rivers, WI; Gloria was the older of two children born to Anton & Laura F. (Bohn) Gates.
CHILDREN:
-o- Kathleen Ann (1947-___)
-o- Steven Lee (1949-___)
-o- Brian John (1957-___)
"Throughout his adult life & especially in retirement, "Whimpy" loved to golf; he passed on his love for the game to his children [e.g., his son, Steven is a high school golf coach]."
— published in the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 18 March 2013:
[~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~]
Wilbert Adam was the younger of two sons born to Adam & Victoria (Wrublewski) Rezachek. He completed high school & on 20 of November of 1942 joined the US Navy.
After completing recruit training at RTC Great Lakes, IL; he reported to the Amphibious Base at Norfolk, VA for initial specialization training. He then helped commission the ship he served on throughout his years of service -- Landing Craft Infantry-Large (LCI-791). "Whimpy" was discharged at the end of WW-II as a Pharmacist Mate First Class (E-6).
"Upon returning home, "Whimpy" passed on the GI Bill & went to work. After a couple of short term jobs he was hired by Hamilton Manufacturing. He worked for over 40 years before retiring. He started out on the factory floor building cabinets (using a combination of stock pieces and wood & other materials that he had to mill to fit) before going on to work in the labs on special projects. After showcasing his skills, he went on to work as a draftsman, designing cabinets to customer specifications. When the company made the shift to computer-aided design, he received specialized training. He often would travel to meet with customers to clarify their desired needs & expectations before returning to Two Rivers to complete the design of the project. "Whimpy" retired as a Graphic Systems Operator from Hamilton Manufacturing in 1988.
"He was an avid golfer; loved dancing; enjoyed many years of playing softball for the Sport Bar; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sheepshead. He was active and served on various committees while a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was currently a member of the Men of Saint Peter the Fisherman Parish.
"Above all, "Whimpy" enjoyed the time with his family, especially his grandkids & great grandkids and all their activities."
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On 28 September 1946, Wilbert Adam married Gloria Mae Gates at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers, WI; he was age 21, she was 20. Born in Two Rivers, WI; Gloria was the older of two children born to Anton & Laura F. (Bohn) Gates.
CHILDREN:
-o- Kathleen Ann (1947-___)
-o- Steven Lee (1949-___)
-o- Brian John (1957-___)
"Throughout his adult life & especially in retirement, "Whimpy" loved to golf; he passed on his love for the game to his children [e.g., his son, Steven is a high school golf coach]."
"BIO" adapted (w/edits) from his obituary
— published in the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 18 March 2013:
[~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~]
Wilbert Adam was the younger of two sons born to Adam & Victoria (Wrublewski) Rezachek. He completed high school & on 20 of November of 1942 joined the US Navy.
After completing recruit training at RTC Great Lakes, IL; he reported to the Amphibious Base at Norfolk, VA for initial specialization training. He then helped commission the ship he served on throughout his years of service -- Landing Craft Infantry-Large (LCI-791). "Whimpy" was discharged at the end of WW-II as a Pharmacist Mate First Class (E-6).
"Upon returning home, "Whimpy" passed on the GI Bill & went to work. After a couple of short term jobs he was hired by Hamilton Manufacturing. He worked for over 40 years before retiring. He started out on the factory floor building cabinets (using a combination of stock pieces and wood & other materials that he had to mill to fit) before going on to work in the labs on special projects. After showcasing his skills, he went on to work as a draftsman, designing cabinets to customer specifications. When the company made the shift to computer-aided design, he received specialized training. He often would travel to meet with customers to clarify their desired needs & expectations before returning to Two Rivers to complete the design of the project. "Whimpy" retired as a Graphic Systems Operator from Hamilton Manufacturing in 1988.
"He was an avid golfer; loved dancing; enjoyed many years of playing softball for the Sport Bar; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sheepshead. He was active and served on various committees while a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was currently a member of the Men of Saint Peter the Fisherman Parish.
"Above all, "Whimpy" enjoyed the time with his family, especially his grandkids & great grandkids and all their activities."
[~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~]
On 28 September 1946, Wilbert Adam married Gloria Mae Gates at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers, WI; he was age 21, she was 20. Born in Two Rivers, WI; Gloria was the older of two children born to Anton & Laura F. (Bohn) Gates.
CHILDREN:
-o- Kathleen Ann (1947-___)
-o- Steven Lee (1949-___)
-o- Brian John (1957-___)
"Throughout his adult life & especially in retirement, "Whimpy" loved to golf; he passed on his love for the game to his children [e.g., his son, Steven is a high school golf coach]."
— published in the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on 18 March 2013:
[~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~]
Wilbert Adam was the younger of two sons born to Adam & Victoria (Wrublewski) Rezachek. He completed high school & on 20 of November of 1942 joined the US Navy.
After completing recruit training at RTC Great Lakes, IL; he reported to the Amphibious Base at Norfolk, VA for initial specialization training. He then helped commission the ship he served on throughout his years of service -- Landing Craft Infantry-Large (LCI-791). "Whimpy" was discharged at the end of WW-II as a Pharmacist Mate First Class (E-6).
"Upon returning home, "Whimpy" passed on the GI Bill & went to work. After a couple of short term jobs he was hired by Hamilton Manufacturing. He worked for over 40 years before retiring. He started out on the factory floor building cabinets (using a combination of stock pieces and wood & other materials that he had to mill to fit) before going on to work in the labs on special projects. After showcasing his skills, he went on to work as a draftsman, designing cabinets to customer specifications. When the company made the shift to computer-aided design, he received specialized training. He often would travel to meet with customers to clarify their desired needs & expectations before returning to Two Rivers to complete the design of the project. "Whimpy" retired as a Graphic Systems Operator from Hamilton Manufacturing in 1988.
"He was an avid golfer; loved dancing; enjoyed many years of playing softball for the Sport Bar; and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sheepshead. He was active and served on various committees while a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was currently a member of the Men of Saint Peter the Fisherman Parish.
"Above all, "Whimpy" enjoyed the time with his family, especially his grandkids & great grandkids and all their activities."
[~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~]
On 28 September 1946, Wilbert Adam married Gloria Mae Gates at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers, WI; he was age 21, she was 20. Born in Two Rivers, WI; Gloria was the older of two children born to Anton & Laura F. (Bohn) Gates.
CHILDREN:
-o- Kathleen Ann (1947-___)
-o- Steven Lee (1949-___)
-o- Brian John (1957-___)
"Throughout his adult life & especially in retirement, "Whimpy" loved to golf; he passed on his love for the game to his children [e.g., his son, Steven is a high school golf coach]."
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