Wilbur Duane Last, passed away March 7, 2025 on his farm home at 90 years old. Born on September 4, 1934 at Shubert, Wilbur experienced nearly a century of life.

Wilbur Last was best known as an arborist who loved sharing his knowledge of trees and plants. Family and friends remember Wilbur as a teacher who always had a lesson or story to tell. He enjoyed visiting with everyone and traveling to new places to meet new people. When not outdoors or socializing, Wilbur dedicated himself to reading and writing in pursuit of a lifelong education.

At 19, Wilbur was drafted into the Korean War as a military paratrooper. While stationed in Alaska, his daredevil spirit brought an official request to try out for the US Olympic cross country ski team and he ranked in the top 20%. After the military, Wilbur attended the Apostolic Bible Institute in Minneapolis, MN where he met his wife, Irma Baer. They were married August 31, 1957 at Superior, WI and celebrated 65 years together. Both were lifelong members of the United Pentecostal Apostolic Church.

Wilbur will be deeply missed by family and friends who will forever cherish the memories of his adventurous spirit. Between the tree limbs and the stars, the man spent his life looking up into the heavens.

Wilbur is survived by his children, Tamara (Kevin) Fletcher of Savannah, MO, Mike (Toni) Last of Yellville, AR and Amber Last of Stella, NE, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one sister Yolanda (Steve) Jelinek of Emory, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Last and Lena May Conover, his wife, Irma Last, daughter, Vicki O'Neal, brothers, Paul Last, Dennis Last and Meryln Last, and his sister Neloma Mahowski.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 12th from 5-7:00 P. M. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00 P. M. at Harris Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Yount officiating.

Cards may be mailed to the family at 71965 652nd Ave Shubert NE, 68437. In lieu of flowers the family prefers you make a donation to have a tree be planted in memory of Wilbur Last.