HERKIMER – Bruce E. Wilber – age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning May 4, 2024, at Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse. He was born on February 24, 1944, in Syracuse, a son of the late Everett and Henrietta (Yetti) Visser Wilber. He was raised in Kirkville and graduated from Minoa High School with the class of 1961. He furthered his education graduating from the University of Wanakena Ranger School. In 1964 he started working for the NYS Transportation Department, where he worked for 35 years, retiring in 1999. On December 14, 1979, he married Margaret Briggs/Mullenax. A devoted union of 25 years until her passing on February 3, 2005. It has been said that Bruce's life revolved around Golf. He proudly shared his interest with his friends either by playing the game or watching it on the television. TV was a pastime of enjoyment, some of his favorite shows were Bones, and the NCIS series. He was an avid reader, with an extensive collection of hardcover and paperback books. He was a kind man who would help a friend in need and will be fondly remembered. Surviving are his daughters, Donna Sangster and Carolyn Youngblut and her husband Bill all of Herkimer, Dianne Pacillo of Auburn, brother-in-law Marvin "Sonny" Briggs, sister-in-law Joanne Wilber, grandchildren: Leslie Nevils, Chad (Dawn) Sangster, of Herkimer, Andrew (Patty) Joyce of Camden, Marissa Joyce of Auburn, Michayla (Alex) Granbois, Jennifer Weisser (fiancé John Minguela) all of Herkimer, Kari (Michael) of Dolgeville, Thomas ( Patricia) Malaglowicz, of Washington, Amy (John) Phelps of Virginia many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Harry Wilber in March of this year, two sons-in-law, Charles "Chuck" Sangster, and Dale Pacillo. A graveside service for Mr. Wilber will be held on Friday May 17, 2024, in Middleville Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 127 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. "A BIG THANK YOU to the Upstate MICU nurses and doctors. Many went out of their way to make Bruce feel cared for and comfortable. He was only in your care for a short time, but he made an impact. Thank you for being so attentive to our family during one of our hardest days. The kindness goes a long way. " Funeral Arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home Inc, Herkimer.