Robert Russell Wilt

1944 - 1975  (30 years)

• Name	Robert Russell Wilt
  Born	22 Dec 1944	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	3 Dec 1975	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	6 Dec 1975	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I7076	Rossville
  Last Modified	27 Jan 2021

  
  

  Father	Roy R Wilt,   b. 5 Mar 1910, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 15 Aug 1983, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Helen G Jeffries Wilt Kampschroeder,   b. 21 Jun 1913, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 5 Dec 2005, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 92 years)
  Married	2 Feb 1937	Neosho, Newton County, Missouri
  Documents		Marriage- Jeffries, Helen-Wilt, Roy Mr. and Mrs. I. Jeffries of Silver Lake announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen, to Mr. Roy R. Wilt, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Wilt. The marriage took place February 2, 1937 in Neosho, Mo. Mrs. Wilt, a registered nurse, is a graduate of Jane C. Stormont hospital.
  Family ID	F2870	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Delores E Berberich Wilt DeBo,   b. 10 Oct 1941, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 3 Aug 1992, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 50 years)
  Married	15 Nov 1968	Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas
  Children	1. Tracy LeAnn Wilt,   b. 27 Apr 1969
  Last Modified	5 Jul 2018 10:44:20
  Family ID	F1613	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Married - 15 Nov 1968 - Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Wilt, Robert 1 Robert Wilt A 31-year old Mayetta man Wednesday said he was driving a tractor near the site of an accident Tuesday evening, December 2, 1975, which resulted in the death of Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, Shawnee County authorities said. Wilt died about noon Wednesday at Stormont-Vail Hospital of injuries he suffered at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday when his gasoline tanker truck overturned on the Rossville-Delia road about one-half mile north of Rossville. Authorities said Wilt was southbound when he came upon a southbound tractor without lights. He swerved to the left and the truck overturned, authorities reported. Patrolman Bill Workman, one of the officers who investigated the accident, said the driver of the tractor was not at the scene when officers arrived. "He (the driver) came into the Sheriff's Department and gave us a statement Wednesday evening," said Workman. Workman said the man was driving the tractor into Rossville to have repair work done. Wilt was born December 22, 1944, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a bulk distributor of Mobil Oil products. Mr. Wilt was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both at Rossville. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was married to Delores E. Berberich on November 15, 1968, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy LeAnn Wilt, at home; his father, Mr. Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries, Silver Lake. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Rossville. Casket bearers were Walt Burdett, Tom Clark, Bob Richard, Earl McDiffett, Bob Immenschuh and DeVere Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. ---- A 31-year old Mayetta man Wednesday said he was driving a tractor near the site of an accident Tuesday evening, which resulted in the death of Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, Shawnee County authorities said. Wilt died about noon Wednesday at Stormont-Vail Hospital of injuries he suffered at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday when his gasoline tanker truck overturned on the Rossville-Delia road about one-half mile north of Rossville. Authorities said Wilt was southbound when he came upon a southbound tractor without lights. He swerved to the left and the truck overturned, authorities reported. Patrolman Bill Workman, one of the officers who investigated the accident, said the driver of the tractor was not at the scene when officers arrived. "He (the driver) came into the Sheriff's Department and gave us a statement Wednesday evening," said Workman. Workman said the man was driving the tractor into Rossville to have repair work done. Wilt was born Dec. 22, 1944, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a bulk distributor of Mobil Oil products. Mr. Wilt was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both at Rossville. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was married to Delores E. Berberich on Nov. 15, 1968, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy LeAnn Wilt, at home; his father, Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries, Silver Lake. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
  		Obituary- Wilt, Robert 2 TRAGIC ACCIDENT A badly smashed cab on this truck testifies to the tragedy which occurred near Rossville late Tuesday evening when the driver of the truck, Robert Wilt of Rossville, allegedly swerved to avoid hitting a tractor being driven without lights. Wilt was taken to the hospital and placed in the intensive care unit in critical condition. He died about noon on Wednesday, December 3. Accident Near Rossville Claims Life of Robert Wilt Tuesday evening, December 2, 1975, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 6:17 p.m. to answer an injury accident approximately one mile north of Rossville on the Rossville-Delia Road. When Sheriff’s office personnel arrived on the scene, the driver of the truck, Robert Wilt of Rossville, was lying on the side of the road. According to the officer who questioned him, Wilt said he had swerved to avoid hitting a tractor which was being driven down the road without lights. The truck, a 1,500 gallon bulk tank delivery unit for Mobil Oil Company, went in the ditch. The tank was half full of fuel. Fire departments from Soldier Township and Topeka Township responded to the accident call. The foam truck from Soldier Township sprayed the area with foam to avoid the possibility of a gasoline fire erupting from the tank. Wilt, 31, was taken by ambulance to Stormont-Vail Hospital where he was. admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and placed on the critical list. He died about noon on Wednesday, December 3. Immediate survivors are his wife, Delores, and a daughter, Tracy; his father, Mr. Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s paper. The tractor left the scene of the accident. According to the Sheriff’s office, a suspect was in custody but his name was not being released at press time.
  		Obituary- Wilt, Robert 3 Robert Wilt Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, died Wednesday at a local hospital of injuries he received Tuesday when his gasoline tanker truck overturned on the Rossville-Delia road about one-half mile north of Rossville. Wilt was born Dec. 22, 1944, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a bulk distributor of Mobil Oil products. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both at Rossville. He also was a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was married to Delores E. Berberich on Nov. 15, 1968, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy LeAnn Wilt, at home; his father, Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries, Silver Lake. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Wilt services Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church for Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, who died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital following injuries received when the gasoline tanker truck he was driving overturned near Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church.
  		Funeral card- Wilt, Robert 4 Robert R. Wilt Dec. 22, 1944 Dec. 3, 1975 Services Rossville United Methodist Church 2:00 p.m. Dec. 6, 1975 Officiating Rev. William Hurtig Organist Irene Campbell Graveside Services Jimmy Lillard Post #31 American Legion Interment Rossville Cemetery Honorary Bearers Dick Welch, Bill Wild, Ray Freed, Robert Reed, LeRoy Carroll, Bob Gentry Casket Bearers Bob Immenschuh, Earl McDiffett, DeVere Miller, Tim Clark, Bob Richards, Walt Burdett
  		Birth- Wilt, Robert Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilt announce the birth of a son, Robert Russell, Friday, December 22, in Stormont hospital. Mrs. Wilt is the former Helen Jeffries, a Stormont graduate nurse. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. I. Jeffries, Silver Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Wilt, Rossville.
  		Birth- Wilt, Robert 2 Mrs. Roy Wilt and little son arrived home today from Stormont hospital.