Wilbur Junior Heronimus

Wilbur Heronimus, 92 of Waterloo, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1927 in Grundy County Iowa. He served his country in the United States Army in the Korean Occupation, following World War II. He served in the 754th Tank Battalion in the Pacific Theater until his honorable discharge.

He married Lorna Helmers on May 29, 1948 in Manson, Iowa.

Wilbur worked for John Deere and Company for 35 years in various departments, retiring from the chrome plating department in 1984.

He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Cedar Falls and Waterloo VFW Post #1623.

Wilbur enjoyed fishing and loved to spend time with his family.

Survivors include: wife Lorna of Waterloo; a son Kenneth (Dorrie) Heronimus of Auburn, NE; two daughters, Margaret Williams of Fergus Falls, MN, and Judy Ann (Steven) Kramer of Hudson, IA; 12 grandchildren, Scott, Troy, Lisa, Joe, Jeff, Jason, Brandy, Julie, Ashley, Crystal, John, and Sheena; and 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Samuel and Maynard; as well as two sisters Esther Meester, and Rosa Mae Heikens.