In Memory of Wilbert P. Creamer, Jr.

Wilbert P. Creamer, age 82, of Ida Grove, Iowa (formerly of New Jersey) passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein, Iowa.

No services will be held locally. Committal Services will be held at a later date in the Union Grove Cemetery of Pittsgrove, New Jersey. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the local arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Wilbert P. Creamer, Jr., the son of Wilbert, Sr. and Elsie (Wicks) Creamer, was born on February 7, 1938, in Vineland, New Jersey.

In 1956, Wilbert was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. “Lizzy” Gardiner in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. To this union five children were born: Elizabeth D. “Liz”, Wilbert James “Will”, Brenda, Patricia “Patty” and Elsie.

Wilbert was employed with Holly Tree Acres Mobile Home Park in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, as a maintenance man for 45 years. He just recently relocated to Ida Grove, Iowa, due to his health in 2019, to be with his family. He enjoyed playing pool, socializing and spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Elizabeth (Marc) Pagano of Ida Grove, IA, Brenda (Robert) Caracolici of Franklinville, NJ, Patricia Harris of Franklinville, NJ and Elsie Lee of Drake Branch, VA; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and extended family and friends.

Wilbert is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert, Sr. and Elsie Creamer; wife, Elizabeth M. Creamer; son, Wilbert James Creamer; grandson, Wilbert “Willie” Creamer; sister, Carolyn Creamer; and son-in-law, Rodney Lee.