Wilbert Renner, 95, of Springfield

Wilbert Lewis Renner died Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Springfield Assisted Living Center in Springfield. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Peters Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

Wilbert Lewis Renner was born June 2, 1931, to John and Leontina (Bitterman) Renner in Miller, SD. He attended grade school at Miller and Ree Heights and high school at Ree Heights. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from March 1952 to March 1954. He worked for the Hand County Highway Department and other construction work around the Miller and Ree Heights area.

On March 2, 1956, Wilbert married Eleanor Zeeb in Miller, SD. He attended and graduated from Sioux City Iowa Barber College in 1956. He barbered in Menno and Yankton. In 1959, he purchased a barber shop in Springfield. From 1981 to 1994 he also barbered in Avon part time until he had some health problems. Wilbert continued barbering full-time until his retirement in July of 1998. He continued to work part time as his health permitted He was presented a plaque in 2007 from the South Dakota Barbers Association for having completed 50 years plus of dedicated service to the Barber Profession.

Wilbert was an active member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield where he served on various boards. He was also a member of the American Legion and former member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Fire Department, and Springfield Development Corporation.

Wilbert passed away on October 1, 2026 at the Springfield Assisted Living Center.

He is survived by his three sons: Ronald (Paula) and Michael (Lori) of Springfield,SD, and Kevin (Linda) of Omaha, NE; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

Wilbert was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor; parents; brother Bernard; sister Eileen Russell; and foster sister Hilda Gimbel.