Wilbert Henry Sizer January 31, 1938 ~ December 4, 2010
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
Wilbert Sizer, 72, businessman and lifelong Arthur County resident, died December 4, 2010 in University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Wilbert Henry Sizer was born January 31, 1938 in Tryon, the son of Robert and Eva Crouse Sizer. He lived primarily at Calora in Arthur County, spending the last year in the village of Arthur, Nebraska. Wilbert began operating the family ranch at a young age. He served a full term in the Nebraska National Guard  where he worked as a tracked vehicle mechanic.

On August 8, 1964 Wilbert married Virginia Lee Greenly in Bridgeport. Together they had three children. Wilbert and Virginia owned and operated the family ranch and Sizer Tree Farm for over 40 years. They sold trees around the region and he became known as "the tree man." Each year he volunteered his time demonstrating his saw-mill to the fourth graders at the Indian Summer Rendezvous in Ogallala.

Wilbert grew up attending Seventh Day Brethren Church. He was a charter member of the Arthur Lions Club, an avid collector of memorabilia, and loved attending auctions.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Virginia Sizer of Arthur, one son Greg (Carmen) Sizer of Arthur; two daughters: Ellie Sizer of Central City and Evanna (Dave) Hardin of Cheyenne, WY. Four brothers: Harold Sizer of Brandon, FL; Dave (Karen) Sizer of Arthur; Jim (Kathy) Sizer of Ogallala; and John (Linda) Sizer of Lemoyne. Two sisters: Susan (Doug) Wilson of Arthur and Marjorie (Dale) Leistritz of North Platte. Grandson Gideon Sizer, and two granddaughters: Ericka and Tobi Hardin of Cheyenne. Aunt Alice Crouse of Baton Rouge, LA and Uncle Gordon Reichenberg of Hay Springs and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no viewing. A memorial service will be Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Arthur Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Keene officiating.

A memorial has been established in his memory. Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here.
 

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.