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Wilbur Baldwin
WILBUR BALDWIN
Marion
Wilbur Baldwin, 92, of Marion, died Friday May 28, 2021. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, where a visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Morgan from First Methodist Church in Marion.
Wilbur was born in Hurdland, Mo., the son of Ralph and Thelma Baldwin. He had a brother, Donald, who was killed in World War II. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley; and his children, Dana DeBurkarte of North Carolina and Craig Baldwin and wife Cindy of Marion; seven grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, five great-grandchildren and six stepgreat grandchildren. Son Brent Baldwin preceded him in death.
Wilbur retired from Pendford Products after 39 years of service. He was a member of Marion Methodist Church and an avid Linn-Mar sports Fan.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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