Wilbert Hamstra

88 year old, Wilbert ‘Wilb’ Hamstra, of Wheatfield, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the Oak Grove Christian Retirement Community surrounded by his loving family.

On December 29, 1937, Wilb was born to William and Gertrude (Toppen) Hamstra, in Rensselaer, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Peggy Martin on December 4, 1956, in DeMotte, Indiana, who precedes him. He was the owner of the Hamstra Group. Wilb loved designing and taking care of the Hamstra Gardens, snowmobiling, boating, and travelling.

Wilb is survived by his children: Donna Hamstra, Gary (Karen) Hamstra, Greg (Janet) Hamstra, Dee (Jim) Terborg, 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granchild.

Wilb was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Peggy Hamstra, infant daughter: Barbara Sue Hamstra, brothers: Gene Hamstra, George Hamstra, and sister: Mary Ann Roorda.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the First Church: 5387 W St. Rd. 10, Wheatfield, Indiana. Funeral Services for Wilb will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the church, with Pastor John Hill officiating. A Private interment will happen at the Holland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Christian Retirement Community.