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     Florence Cecelia Wilt was born on 19 February 1903 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Florence Cecelia Wilt died in July 1981 at Garrett Co. (probably), MD, at age 78 per SSDI, last residence Oakland. She was buried in 1981 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #88080188.
Note: Did not marry.

     Florence Charlene Wilt was born on 12 June 1927 at Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex.¹ Florence Charlene Wilt married Alfred Carl Gustafson, son of Emil Leander Gustafson and Eva Blood, on 12 October 1946 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA,

The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 06 October 1946; Page 27; (Newspapers.com):

SHELLSBURG -- The Old Grove Christian Church will be the setting for the marriage of Miss Charlene Wilt and Alfred Gustafson on Oct. 12. The announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt, parents of the bride-elect. Mr. Gustafson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gustafson of Vinton.

Florence Charlene Wilt and Alfred Carl Gustafson were divorced. Florence Charlene Wilt married Wayne Burton Wilson on 17 August 1964 at Valentine, Cherry Co., NE; after Florence passed, Wayne married Betty Jean (Collins) Greenwood on 15 OCT 2011. Florence Charlene Wilt died on 6 September 2010 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 83. She was buried in September 2010 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, Findagrave #202436535.

     Forrest R. Wilt was born circa 1927 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹

     George Edward Wilt was born on 19 January 1882 at Dry Run, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ George Edward Wilt married Jennie Orpha Thomas, daughter of Jacob J. Thomas and Nancy Durst, on 18 November 1914 at Somerset, Somerset Co., PA. George Edward Wilt lived on 22 January 1920 at Maryland Road, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., PA, coal miner.² He died on 14 May 1958 at Meyersville, Somerset Co., PA, at age 76. He was buried in May 1958 at Salisbury IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury, Somerset Co., PA, Findagrave #110344952.

     George W. Wilt was born on 25 March 1826 at Carroll Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Jacob Wilt and Sarah McIntyre. George W. Wilt married Christina Ann Kitzmiller, daughter of Samuel Kitzmiller and Catherine Finkbohn, on 10 November 1849 at Carroll Co., MD, nine children born, four living as of the 1900 census. A son Thomas, birth date unknown, was deceased by June, 1900 and the dates and name of the deceased ninth child are unknown.² George W. Wilt lived on 17 August 1860 at New Windsor District, Carroll Co., MD, Farming.³ He began military service Civil War service, U.S. Army

History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-6, Volume 1; page 601; Maryland State Archives; Internet:
THIRD REGIMENT POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE INFANTRY — COMPANY 1.

Wilt, George W., Private. Served Feb. 26, 1864 - May 29, 1865.

He lived on 21 June 1870 at Electoral District 11, Carroll Co., MD, Farming.⁴ He lived on 9 June 1880 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.⁵ He lived on 16 June 1900 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, daughter Mollie Nabholz' family was living in the home.² He was Church of the Brethren. He died on 14 January 1908 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, at age 81

The Democratic Advocate (Westminster, Maryland); Friday, 25 Oct 1907; Page 3; (Newspapers .com):

Mr. George W. Wilt of Shillsburg (sic), Iowa, is visiting his sister, Mrs. David E. Stem, of Sam's Creek. Mr. Wilt , although 82 years old is active and in very good health. He removed to Iowa about 30 years ago. Mr. Wilt is a staunch Democrat, and has been a subscriber of The Advocate for many years.

Obituary - George W. Wilt, The Democratic Advocate (Westminster, Maryland); Friday, 17 Jan 1908; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

               WILT
Mrs. David E. Stem, of Sam's Creek, this county, received a telegram on Wednesday last announcing the death of her brother, George W. Wilt of near Shellsburg, Iowa. Although the deceased was 82 years old, yet the sad news was quite a shock to his relations and friends in this county, as he visited here last fall for about a month and at that time was enjoying good health. His death leaves Mrs. Stem as the only surviving member of the Wilt family, which was a large one. The deceased was formerly a resident of this county, living near Jewsburg, now Marston, having left here 34 years ago for Iowa. During these years he was a constant subscriber to the Advocate.

OBITUARY - Vinton Eagle; January 17, 1908 (Ancestry.com):

Geo W. Wilt

Geo. W. Wilt died very suddenly of appolexy at his farm home two miles north of town Tuesday morning. He was in his eighty-second year and had resided on the same place for nearly thirty-five years. The funeral arrangements have not been made at this time because his son John had gone to Chicago on Monday with a car of stock and no word has been received from him.

He was buried in January 1908 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #19325506.

     Glenn Merrill Wilt was born on 22 July 1902 at Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Wilt and Ida Florence Freeman.¹ Glenn Merrill Wilt married Ione Mildred Boyer, daughter of Rad Coover Boyer and Rilda Mae Hutson, on 6 February 1935 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Glenn Merrill Wilt lived on 5 April 1940 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² He died on 20 May 1988 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 85. He was buried in May 1988 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #32047673.

     Harry M. Wilt was born circa 1924 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹

     Henry Howard Wilt was born on 5 April 1888 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Henry Howard Wilt married Emma S. Pritts, daughter of Francis T. Pritts and Harriet E. Schooley. Henry Howard Wilt lived on 2 May 1910 at Election District 4, Garrett Co., MD, with his brother James, farm worker.² He lived on 7 April 1940 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, next door to Robert and Savilla Broadwater, farming.³ He lived on 27 June 1940 at Election District 11, Garrett Co., MD, farming.⁴ He died on 14 May 1950 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, at age 62

Obituary -- Cumberland Sunday Times, Cumberland, Maryland; Sunday, 14 MAY 1950, p.35 (Newspapers.com):

Henry H. Wilt

BLOOMINGTON, May 13 -- Henry Howard Wilt, 62, a trackman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died this afternoon at his home after being ill since March.

He was born near Swanton, the son of the late Steven and Rhoda (Broadwater) Wilt.

A resident of Bloomington for the past five years, he had been employed by the B. and O. for four years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma (Pritts) Wilt; three sons, Henry C. Wilt, Oakland; Harry M. Wilt, Bloomington, and Cpl. Forrest Wilt, with the Army in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Harris, Swanton, and Mrs. Claude Wingers, Keyser.

He also leaves three brothers, George Wilt, Salisbury, Pa; Harmon Wilt, Swanton, and Clarence Wilt, New Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Friendsville, and Mrs. Robert Broadwater, Swanton, and six grandchildren.

The body is at the residence.

He was buried in May 1950 at Pritts Cemetery, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #7314550.

     Jacob Wilt was born circa 1792 at Virginia.¹ He married Sarah McIntyre on 20 November 1818 at Alllegany Co., MD, Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp.. Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850, via ancestry.com.

Jacob Wilt died on 27 October 1872 at Carroll Co., MD. He was buried in October 1872 at New Windsor Presbyterian Cemetery, New Windsor, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #125395304.

     James Harman Wilt was born on 24 March 1884 at Garrett Co., MD, WW II draft registration. It appears from information on his parents' Findagrave.com memorial that James had a twin sister who died in infancy.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ James Harman Wilt married Elizabeth May Pritts circa 1905.² James Harman Wilt lived on 2 May 1910 at Election District 4, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.² He lived on 3 March 1920 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.³

     Jennifer Lynn Wilt was born on 21 April 1978. She lived in 1996 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH. She lived in 2009 at Minnetonka, Hennepin Co., MN. She lived in 2018 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She lived in 2020 at Shakopee, Scott Co., MN.

     Joanne Marlene Wilt was born on 29 March 1933 at Black Hawk Co. (probably), IA.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Warren Wilt and Mildred Margaret Mussman.¹ Joanne Marlene Wilt married Duane Eugene Craft, son of Clyde E. Craft and Norma G. Christian, on 25 October 1953 at First Methodist Church, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Monday, 26 Oct 1953; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

MR. AND MRS. CRAFT

LA PORTE CITY -- Nuptial vows were exchanged by Miss Joanne Wilt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilt, and Duane Craft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Craft, Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Church.

The Rev. D. R. Corrick performed the ceremony. Miss Delores Wilt was the maid of honor and Mrs. Ralph Dunkelberger and Mrs. Dean Craft, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. Flower girl was Kathy Fry, Van Horn, and ring bearer was Mike Craft, cousin of the groom.

The groom chose his cousin, Dean Wienands, as best man. Junior groomsman was Farry Wilt, brother of the bride, and ushers were Ralph Dunkelberger, Truman Kaiser, Ronald Fultz and Neal Rathjen, Cedar Falls.

Mrs. Craft, who attended Gates Business College, Waterloo, is employed at the La Porte City State Bank and the groom, who attended Iowa State College, Ames, is engaged in farming with his father. They will live on the Craft farm after a wedding trip to the West coast.



Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa); 1953 October 29; page 1, column 7; (Ancestry.com):

Joanne Wilt, Duane Craft Married Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Craft are on a two weeks honeymoon trip to the west following their wedding Sunday afternoon in the First Methodist Church.

For traveling, the new Mrs. Craft chose a two-piece blue knit dress and matching small hat with navy blue accessories.

The former Joanne Marlene Wilt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilt of southeast of La Porte City.

She was given in marriage by her father to Duane E. Craft, son of the Clyde Crafts of northeast of La Porte City in a double ring wedding ceremony performed at 2 o'clock.

Rev. D. R. Corick, pastor of the First Methodist church solemnize the couple's vows at the altar where a white kneeling bench, twin seven-branched candelabra and pedestal bouquets of white chrysanthemums formed the setting.

Nuptial Music

Neal Rathjen of Cedar Falls and Don Harting, Truman Kaiser and Ralph Dunkleberger seated the 200 guests before Cliff Burr accompanied by Mrs. Burr, sang "Because" and "O Perfect Love."

As the bridal party approached the altar, Mrs. Burr played Lohengrin's wedding march and Kathy Fry of Van Horns, cousin of the bride, scattered rose petals down the white carped isle.

Mrs. Burr played "Through The Years" as a musical background for the wedding service and "The Lord's Prayer" while the couple knelt for the pastor's prayer.

Dolores Wilt, sister of the bride, served as her maid of honor, and Mrs. Ralph Dunkleberger, friend of the bride, was her bridesmaid.

Dean Wienands, the groom's cousin, attended him as best man and Ted Shaw, friend of the groom, served as groomsman.

Diane Craft, sister of the groom, and Gary Wilt, brother of the bride were junior bridesmaid and junior groomsman, respectively and lit the candles.

Mike Craft, cousin of the groom, carried the rings on a heart shaped white satin pillow.

Traditional White Gown

The bride wore a traditional white gown and a white illusion net veil edged with Chantilly lace for her wedding. Two-fold net, gathered at the waist, fell over shimmering satin to form the floor length skirt of the gown and Chantilly lace made the bodice and long sleeves. Chantilly scalloped edged panels added interest to the skirt and pearl buttons set in lace scallops from a mandarin collar to the waistline featured the bodice. A row of lace covered buttons descended down the bodice back and closed the wrists of the bridal pointed sleeves.

Pearls and rhinestones trimmed the crown from which the veil fell to the bride's finger tips.

The bride's only jewelry was her groom's gift of a triple strand pearl choker. Her flowers were chrysanthemums and talisman roses in a ribbon tied stylized bouquet.

Gowns worn by the bridal attendants were identically styled with two-fold net over taffeta skirts, strapless lace bodices, lace jackets with short sleeves and Peter Pan collars and matching lace aprons over the skirts. The maid of honor's was coral and the bridesmaid's blue.

They wore matching braided net crowns dotted with rhinestones and carried stylized bouquets of chrysanthemums.

Lace and net made the flower girl's full-skirted floor length white dress, styled with puffed sleeves and a low round neckline encircled by a rolled collar.

The groom, his attendants and the ring bearer were attired in formal white jackets, dark blue trousers and bow ties and wore red carnation boutonnieres.

Both mothers wore blue wool suits and pink chrysanthemum corsages.

Reception

Mrs. Herbert Johannsen was hostess for the reception held in the church parlor after the wedding.

Aunts of the bride, Mrs. Max Loehr of Waterloo and Mrs. William Fry of Vinton cut the cake; Mrs. Neal Rathjen and Mrs. Melvin Tibbitts poured. Miss Beverly Mussman of Vinton registered the guests and Miss Carol Fry of Van Horne and Miss Janet Wilt and Miss Donetta Wilt presided at the gift table. The Marion Warner Circle was in charge of the serving.

Smilax, dotted with white pom poms enwreathed the three-tiered all-white wedding cake at the serving table center. Bride and Groom figurines under a white arch and doves, surmounted the cake and three-branched candle sticks holding coral and blue candles flanked it in smilax encircled bases.

Both the bride and the groom graduated from the La Porte City consolidated school in 1950. The groom attended ISC, Ames for a year and a half and has since been engaged in farming with his father. The bride attended Gates Business College until Dec. 1951 when she began working as bookkeeper in the La Porte City State bank.

Mr. and Mrs. Craft will reside on a farm five miles northeast of La Porte City. Mrs. Craft will continue working at the bank.

Joanne Marlene Wilt lived in 1997 at La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA. She died on 9 December 2020 at La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 87

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Joanne Craft, 87, of La Porte City, died from complications of Parkinson’s and a lonely heart, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born March 29, 1933 in Shellsburg, the daughter of Earl W. and Mildred M. Mussman Wilt.

She graduated from La Porte City High School in 1950 and attended Gates Business School in Waterloo.

She married Duane E. Craft on October 25, 1953 at the Episcopal United Methodist Church in La Porte City; he preceded her in death by 16 days on November 23, 2020.

Through high school she worked at La Porte City movie theater and as a teller and bookkeeper at the bank. She worked many years as a secretary for Bill Wagner Law First in La Porte City before working full time on the farm beside her husband.

Joanne earned the title “Miss La Porte City” in high school. Joanne enjoyed knit club and bridge club.

She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in La Porte City.

She loved music and was an excellent pianist. She played children’s hymns for Sunday School classes for many years.

She loved her garden, flowers, and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She also loved going to community events such as music, concerts, drama performances, and plays.

She is survived by her son, Allen (Joyce) Craft of La Porte City; two daughters, Debra (Lee) Rottinghaus of Jesup and Angela (Mike) Reinert of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren, Ryan (Holly Moser) Rottinghaus, Mindy (Lingheng Ye) Rottinghaus, Brianna Rottinghaus, Lucas (Cheyenne Dean) Rottinghaus, Andrea Rottinghaus, Daniel (Jennifer Gardner) Craft, Laura (Allen) Mast, Christopher (Anni) Craft, Matthew (Andrea) Reinert, Jennifer (Samuel) Renning, Amy (Benjamin) Grose, Jonathan Reinert; 14 great-grandchildren, William, Jackson, Issac, Oliver, Briar, Hinley, Willa, Finn, Aaron, Adrian, Liam, Nolan, Norah and Margaret; two sisters, Janet (Leroy) Magnuson of La Porte City, and Dolores Loane of Scroggins, TX; and one brother, Gary (Jan) Wilt of La Porte City.

Joanne is preceded in death by: her parents; husband; grandson, Benjamin Rottinghaus; and one sister, Donetta Jane Wilt Heckroth Wilson.

La Porte City Funeral Home is assisting the family. 606 E. Main St., La Porte City, Iowa 50651.

She was buried in December 2020 at Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #219636667.

     John Wesley Wilt was born on 12 April 1853 at Carroll Co. (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ John Wesley Wilt married Ida Florence Freeman, daughter of George Freeman and Mary Eveline Keeler, on 5 January 1882 at Benton Co., IA. John Wesley Wilt lived on 16 June 1900 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 15 April 1910 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.³ He died on 14 December 1935 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, at age 82

Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 15 December 1935; page 36; (Newspapers.com):

VINTON -- John Wesley Wilt, 82, died at his home north of Shellsburg in the Oak Grove community Saturday following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Christian church, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams. Mr. Wilt had lived in Benton County for sixty years and had been engaged in farming all this time. He was born April 12, 1853, in Maryland, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilt. He was married Jan. 5, 1882, to Miss Ida Freeman who survives him, with the following children; Mrs. Maud Cue, Claud, Earl and Glenn Wilt, all of Shellsburg.? ? There are two sisters, Mrs. Kate Dye of Center Point, and Mrs. Mollie Nabholz of Shellsburg. There are eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


Obituary - The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 17 December 1935; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Hold Last Rites For Benton Co. Pioneer

SHELLSBURG --- Funeral services for John W. Wilt, 82, a resident of Benton county for more than sixty years, were held Monday at the Oak Grove church, with the Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. Mr. Wilt died Saturday at his home west of here after a lingering illness.

Mr. Wilt was born in Maryland, April 12, 1853, but spent most of his life farming in this community. On Jan. 5, 1852, he married Ida F. Freeman, who survives him, in addition to four children, Mrs. Maude Cue, Carl, Earl and Glenn, all of Shellsburg, two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Nabholz of Shellsburg and Mrs. Kate Dye of Center Point, eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was buried in December 1935 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #209784357.

     John Wesley Wilt was born on 16 February 1834 at Allegany Co., MD. He married Sarah Elizabeth Kooken. John Wesley Wilt died on 16 May 1907 at Westernport, Allegany Co., MD, at age 73. He was buried in May 1907 at Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany Co., MD, Findagrave #30882300.

     Josephine Wilt was born in 1849 at Carroll Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Josephine Wilt died before 17 August 1860 at Carroll Co., MD.

     Justice Wilt was also known as "Jessie". He was born on 26 September 1865 at Carroll Co., MD.¹ He was the son of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Justice Wilt died on 26 August 1874 at Benton Co., IA, at age 8. He was buried in August 1874 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.

     Leona Blanche Wilt was born on 3 November 1922 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹ Leona Blanche Wilt married Irvin Holbert Broadwater, son of Walter Scott Broadwater and Sarah Catherine Wilt, Leona and Irvin were first cousins -- their shared grandparents were Steven and Rhoda (Broadwater) Wilt. Leona Blanche Wilt lived in 1977 at Keyser, Garrett Co., MD. She died on 31 May 1991 at Stark Co., OH, at age 68 per SSDI, last residence Canton.

     Malinda Ellen Wilt was born on 17 June 1906 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Malinda Ellen Wilt married Lawrence S. Smith, son of Cornelius Smith and Susan Catherine Broadwater, Malinda and Lawrence were first cousins -- their shared grandparents were William and Sarah Broadwater.²

Malinda Ellen Wilt lived on 2 April 1930 at The Elbow, Garrett Co., MD, farming.² She lived on 1 April 1935 at Westernport, Allegany Co., MD.³ She lived on 24 June 1940 at The Elbow, Garrett Co., MD.³ She died in July 1987 at age 81. She was buried in July 1987 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #88080235.

     Margaret J. Wilt was born on 11 October 1849. She married Benjamin S. Kauffman, son of Benjamin Funk Kauffman and Margaretta Shenberger. Margaret J. Wilt died on 11 April 1914 at age 64. She was buried in April 1914 at Canadochly Church Cemetery, York Co., PA, Findagrave #11373684.

     Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt was born on 5 April 1935 at Benton Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex. Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt married Colleen Ann Meek, daughter of Lloyd Andrew Meek and Beulah Opal Kerstetter, on 11 August 1957.
Note: Marvin Duane Wilt was awarded U.S. Patent No. 3745552, filed September 13, 1971. It was circuitry for an intrusion alarm. Marvin was working at Teledyne Industries in Dallas, Texas at the time. Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt died on 2 November 2020 at Quinlan, Hunt Co., TX, at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Marvin Duane Wilt, age 85, of Quinlan, passed away, Monday, November 2, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, November 6, 2020 at Faith Outreach Church of Greenville with Pastor Ranse Moore officiating under the direction of Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan. Burial will be held at 2PM Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Parkers Grove Cemetery in Shellsburg, Iowa. Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the funeral home.

Marvin Duane Wilt was born on April 5, 1935 in Shellsburg, Iowa to the late Mr. Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Mullinex Wilt. He married the love of his life, Colleen Ann Meek on August 11, 1957 and moved to Fort Worth, Texas. He also lived a short time in Denver and Dallas before moving to Hunt County in 1972. Marvin was a jack of all trades. He was an ordained minister and a worldwide missionary, traveling to Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and China to aid with humanitarian efforts, teach classes and spread the word of God. He was also an author and wrote a book called, 'Colleen, My Love' about the perfect love and passion of his marriage to his beautiful wife. He was an electronic engineer by trade but also a pioneer in digital technology and micro processing. Marvin was also an inventor and held and shared numerous patents for his designs. He also enjoyed redesigning existing products to make them run more efficiently. He developed the B58 Hustler Bomb Pod, a auto blood pressure machine, a radar pulse analyzer. He was preceded in death by his beautiful Colleen on March 22, 2000, an infant son, Bryan Forrest Wilt in 1965; his brother, Claire Wilt; sisters, Bernice Lieb and Charlene Wilson and twin granddaughters, Brandi and Brittany Ragsdale.

He is loved and will be missed by two sons, Steve Scott Wilt of Quinlan and Christopher Wesley Wilt and wife Julie of Greenville; daughter, Diana Fawn Wilt Ragsdale of Weatherford; grandson, Chance Ragsdale of Weatherford and his travel companion and fellow missionary and dear friend, Colleen Young of Wills Point.

He was buried in November 2020 at Parkers Grove Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #228054981.

     Mary R. Wilt was also known as "Mollie".² She was born on 6 February 1868 at Stamford, Carroll Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Mary R. Wilt married John George Nabholz, son of Paul Tobias Nabholz and Sarah A. McFarland, on 17 October 1894 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA. Mary R. Wilt lived on 16 June 1900 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, in her parents' home.³ She died on 22 January 1936 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, at age 67. Cause of death: colorectal cancer. She was buried in January 1936 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #43205239.

     Maude Evelyn Wilt was born on 24 November 1882 at Benton Co., IA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Wesley Wilt and Ida Florence Freeman.¹ Maude Evelyn Wilt married Leroy Cue, son of John C. Cue Jr. and Sybil Gardner, on 19 March 1902 at the Christian Church Parsonage, Vinton, Benton Co., IA. Maude Evelyn Wilt lived on 15 April 1910 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.³ She lived on 11 April 1930 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.²
Note: Newspaper article -- Bulletin Journal (Independence, Iowa); Friday, 1962 November 30; section B page 5? ? column 3; (Ancestry.com):

Mrs. Maude Cue Feted on 80th Birthday

URBANA - Mrs. M. E. Dingman entertained 80 guests at her home Sunday, honoring her mother, Mrs. Maude Cue, on her 80th birthday. Mrs. Ray Cue and Mrs. Lauren Cue poured.

Out of state guests were Mrs. Cue's son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Cue, Randy, Cherryl and Jay. Guests attended from Cedar Rapids, Vinton, Shellsburg, Strawberry Point, LaPorte City, Center Point and Urbana.

She died on 7 December 1972 at Benton Co. (probably), IA, at age 90

Funeral notice -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 08 Dec 1972; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Urbana --- Maud E. Cue, 90. Services at 2:30 Monday at Oak Grove Christian church near Shellsburg. Campbell's, Vinton.

She was buried in December 1972 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #147206330.

     Nellie Catherine Wilt was born circa November 1926 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Augustus Wilt and Martha Elizabeth Durst.¹ Nellie Catherine Wilt married Minor H. Rounds, son of Floyd Columbus Rounds and Sarah Jane Broadwater. Nellie Catherine Wilt lived in 1961 at Westernport, Allegany Co., MD. She died on 3 August 2003 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD. She was buried in August 2003 at New Germany Methodist Cemetery, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #130445488.

     Nora Ethel Wilt was born on 16 June 1918 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹ Nora Ethel Wilt married Edward Russell Harris before April 1940. Nora Ethel Wilt died on 1 February 1970 at Garrett Co., MD, at age 51. She was buried in February 1970 at Murphy Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #37519988.

     Pearl Savilla Wilt was born on 5 February 1918 at Somerset Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Wilt and Jennie Orpha Thomas.¹ Pearl Savilla Wilt married Julius H. Garlitz, son of William Burton Garlitz and Mary Agnes McKenzie. Pearl Savilla Wilt lived in 1957 at Salisbury, Somerset Co., PA.

     Rebecca Ellen Wilt was born on 23 November 1868. She was the daughter of John Wesley Wilt and Sarah Elizabeth Kooken. Rebecca Ellen Wilt married Stephen Frederick Broadwater, son of George Oliver Broadwater and Rachel Jane Broadwater. Rebecca Ellen Wilt died on 16 February 1915 at age 46. She was buried in February 1915 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #76559487.

     Sarah Catherine Wilt was born in November 1893 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Sarah Catherine Wilt married Walter Scott Broadwater, son of Mortimer Totten Broadwater and Lucinda Ellen Magruder, circa 1913.² Sarah Catherine Wilt lived on 9 February 1920 at Election District 4, Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, farming.² She lived on 24 April 1930 at Election District 12, Bittinger, Garrett Co., MD, farming.³ She died in 1937. She was buried in 1937 at Walter Broadwater Farm Cemetery, Oakland, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #120189573.

     Savilla Eliza Wilt was born on 31 May 1897 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Savilla Eliza Wilt married Robert Monroe Broadwater, son of Stephen Frederick Broadwater and Rebecca Ellen Wilt. Savilla Eliza Wilt lived on 7 April 1930 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD.² She lived on 18 July 1940 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, farming.³ She died on 19 June 1988 at Garrett Co. (probably), MD, at age 91 per SSDI, last residence Swanton. She was buried in June 1988 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #88079079.

     Stephen Jacob Wilt was born on 26 July 1857 at Allegany Co., MD.¹ He was the son of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Stephen Jacob Wilt married Rhoda Savilla Broadwater, daughter of William Edward Duyer Broadwater and Sarah Ann Weitzell, on 1 August 1880. Stephen Jacob Wilt lived on 5 June 1900 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, farming.² He lived on 3 May 1910 at Election District 4, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.³ He died on 20 July 1916 at age 58. He was buried in July 1916 at Rounds, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #86844246.

     Susan Wilt was born in 1912 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of James Harman Wilt and Elizabeth May Pritts.¹