Longtime Webster City resident Wilbur Schumaker dies at 97

Memorial services scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at Asbury United Methodist Church

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:19pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of a small town street shrouded in a warm, hazy glow, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the passing of time in a close-knit community.The vibrant community of Webster City, Iowa mourns the loss of one of its most beloved longtime residents, Wilbur Schumaker.Webster City Today

Wilbur Schumaker, a 97-year-old resident of Webster City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Southfield Wellness Community. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Wilbur will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery alongside his twin brother, Gilbert.

Why it matters

Wilbur Schumaker was a longtime member of the Webster City community, having lived there for nearly a century. His passing marks the end of an era for the small Iowa town, as he and his twin brother Gilbert were two of the last remaining links to the community's history and traditions.

The details

Wilbur Schumaker died at the age of 97 at the Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City. His funeral services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, where he was a lifelong member. Wilbur will be buried at Graceland Cemetery alongside his twin brother Gilbert, who passed away several years ago.

  • Wilbur Schumaker died on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The players

Wilbur Schumaker

A 97-year-old longtime resident of Webster City, Iowa who passed away on April 11, 2026.

Gilbert Schumaker

Wilbur Schumaker's twin brother, who passed away several years prior and will be buried alongside Wilbur at Graceland Cemetery.

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The takeaway

Wilbur Schumaker's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit community of Webster City, Iowa, as he and his twin brother Gilbert were two of the last remaining links to the town's history and traditions.