Wilbur was bom September l9ll in Oconto to the late Ric and Jane (Archibald) Hayes. He married Gladys Borkovec on October 30, 1937. She preceded him in death on April 29, 1998. Wilbur and Gladys farmed all their lives in the Town. of Oconto, retiring in 1973. Wilbur was a member of Holy Trinity Parish.
Wilbur is survived by daughters, Marion Gabriel, Newton, WI; LaVerne (Robert) Denneau, Kewaskum; three sons, Jack (Jean) Hayes, Plymouth; Jerry (Rita) Hayes, Abrams; Gary Hayes, Boise, ID; ten grandchildren, eight grandchildren and many nieces and many nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, James and Pete; five broters, William, Archie, James, Edward, Robert; one sister, Gladys and one son-in-law, Claude Gabriel.
The family received relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto where a prayer service was held. Mass of Christian burial was cerebrated 10 a.m. Monday January 17 at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Joseph Site with the Rev. David C. Ruby officiating.