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Wilbert Herner age 92 of Mott, ND passed away with family at his side on Saturday December 2nd, 2023 at the Western Horizons Care Center in Hettinger, ND.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Mott, ND.  Visitation will continue on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott, followed by a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. then the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. all at St. Vincent's Catholic Church.  Fr. Chris Kadrmas will officiate and burial will follow at the Sunnyslope Cemetery in Mott.

Wilbert was born in Mott, ND on November 17, 1931 to John Herner Sr. and Marie (Wolf) Herner. He was the youngest of four children and was the last living sibling. Wilbert was raised on a farm and worked closely with his brother John Herner Jr. for many years in a combined farming operation. Even after they split their farms they continued to share many farming duties along with their brother Jerome who farmed close by. Wilbert married Betty Helfrich on November 14, 1951 and from this union they raised four boys on a farm and cattle operation.

Wilbert could fix anything. Whether it was a welding job, or an engine overhaul, or inventing and building a solution to assist on the farm, he was always thinking of a better way to do things. Wilbert and Betty moved into Mott in 1993 but he continued to farm and assist for many years as his son Alan took over the farm operation.

Wilbert was a member of the St Placidus and St Vincent parishes, a life member of the Knights of Columbus and served many years on the Solen Township Board in leadership positions. Wilbert and Betty enjoyed a good game of cards with many neighbors and relatives and also enjoyed watching the local high school sporting events.

Wilbert entered the Western Horizons Care Center In Hettinger in July 2022 and was a resident there until his death.

He is survived by his four sons and daughters-in-laws Delbert "Del" (Barbara) – Las Vegas, NV; Dennis (Kathy) – Fargo, ND; Alan (Sharon) – Mott, ND; Arvin – Dickinson, ND; grandchildren Marcy (Matt) Werner (children Jackson & Mikayla) – Eagle River, AK; Chad (Jacinda) (child Tyson) – Anchorage, AK; Justin – Mandan, ND; Shantel (Austin) Lemieux – Bismarck, ND; Ethan – Fargo, ND; Seth (fiance Phoebe Diem) - Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews; brother-in-laws Matthew Helfrich; Harvey (Katherine) Helfrich; Louie Helfrich; Vince Helfrich (Ella Nesheim), Kenneth (Vicki) Helfrich; sisters-in-laws Delores Frieze; Violet Helfrich; and Mary Ann (Harry) Weidmer

Wilbert was preceded in death by his wife Betty (April 2021); his parents; brother and sister-in-law Jerome and Florence Herner; Sister and brother-in-law Ann and Lee Senn; brother John Herner Jr.; father-in-law & mother-in-law Art Sr and Magdalena Helfrich; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Art Jr and Loretta Helfrich; Anton and Irene Helfrich; Clara and Victor Messmer; Patricia Helfrich; Gary Helfrich; Margaret Helfrich; Anna Helfrich; and Mike Frieze

Cards can be mailed to 511 Meadow Lane  Mott, ND 58646