of Conway, AR
August 22, 1929 - February 6, 2020
Wilbert Otto Bormann born August 22, 1929 in Ziegler, IL to Edward E. and Freida Buse Bormann passed away Thursday, February 6th.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Freida Bormann and two brothers, Lavern Bormann and Gerald Carl Bormann, Wife of 48 years, Beverly Bollman Bormann, and son, Richard Jerrald Bormann.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Burson Bormann, one daughter, Michele Peirce Gray, a stepdaughter, Shelley Burson Cousins of Bryant, AR and stepson, John Robert Burson (Kelly) of Houston, TX, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one daughter in law, Kathy Bormann.
He was a graduate of Rosemond High School in 1947 and Eastern Illinois University in 1956. He served in the United States Navy from 1951-1954. He was married in 1951 to Beverly Bollman of Nokomis, IL and worked 28 years for IBM in Rochester, MN from 1956-1984, retiring at age 55 years and moved to Greers Ferry, Arkansas. In 2002 he married his current wife, Carolyn Sue Burson Bormann. Wil enjoyed 30 years of RVing Traveling all the states except Hawaii, he also visited Mexico, Canada, and the Arctic Circle.
Visitation will be at 10am, Monday, February 10th at Grace United Methodist Church in Conway, with funeral service following at 11am. Burial with military honors will follow at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs.
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9 Condolence(s)
Rev. Bill Duke
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Our deepest condolences with the passing of Wil. The family of Mission FUMC will miss him greatly. Our prayers to the family and especially to Sue. Remember Christ died too, but lives again. Peace be with you.
First Arkansas Bank & Trust
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
So sorry to hear about Mr. Bormann. We always loved visiting with him. Prayers for you Mrs. Sue during this difficult time. are here for you.
Ruth Schomburg
Monday, February 10, 2020
Dear Michelle and family,
So sorry to hear about your Father's death. I will truly miss his jolly laugh and loving ways. My prayers go up for your family.
Jennifer Victory
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Mrs. Sue,
So sorry to hear about Mr. Will. It was my pleasure to meet him and care for him at the hospital. He was as sweet soul and funny man. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Jennifer Victory, RN
Shelley Harriss Gott
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Sue, Michele, and family,
So sorry to hear that Wilbert had cancer. I have great memories of Wilbert and his adventures. He had many! Sue, it doesn’t seem that long ago when you and Wilbert were visiting Aunt Aloma and Roxy and I were there. (But it was). We both shared that August 22nd birthday. August 22 was also my parents anniversary. Aunt Aloma and my husband shared August 21st birthdays. Just so odd how that happens with family and dates.
Many thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate the life of Wilbert. The most adventurous person I will ever known, he will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you,
Love
Shelley & Jack Gott
DeAnn Roach
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Lifting you up in prayer. I’m sure my dad welcomed him home.
Beverly Tolar
Saturday, February 8, 2020
I met Wil & Sue at church & found we both lived in cottages at the new @Ridgemere Senior Community. We instantly began a friendship that has continued to blossom. Wil & Sue both enjoyed dancing... he loved life and related his many experiences.
Sue was his loyal companion and they made a handsome couple.
My sympathy to his family and especially to Sue. Her faith will give her strength & peace, along with the good memories.
Bob Judy Wilkerson
Friday, February 7, 2020
So good to have known ,Will enjoyed our times with him on Friday nights at Conway. You take care. God bless.
Lorrie Spading
Friday, February 7, 2020
So many memories of Wil and good times spent with his daughter Michele and the Bormann family. RIP W.O.