Wilbert Willie William Jablinske was born March 28, 1912 near Truman, MN, the son of Rudolph Henry and Minnie Freida (Meyers) Jablinske. He was baptized at Truman and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church. He attended grade school until the 4th grade at the German School in Truman and then to grade school at Daiseydale rural school and Oakgrove School both in Sanders Township.

At the age of 16, he and his parents moved to Thief River Falls, MN and settled in Sanders Township until October 11, 1938, when he was united in marriage to Myrtle Rude at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Willie was a beekeeper for 10 years and worked for the city of Thief River Falls for 10 years in the street department. He hauled bulk milk for 22 years to Thief River Co-op and Bridgeman Creameries. He also did custodial work at Trinity Lutheran Church for 5 years.

Willie enjoyed hunting and gardening and especially doing things with his children.

Survived by wife, Myrtle, Thief River Falls, MN; Marlene Nessen, Thief River Falls, MN, Beverly Jablinske, Thief River Falls, MN, Katherine Kathy (Tom) Opdahl, Minneapolis, MN and Roger (Deb), Thief River Falls, MN; 14 granchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Olson, Thief River Falls, MN, Marie Peterson, East Grand Forks, MN and Lydia (Howard) Spaars, Burlington, WA; brother, Maynard (Alvina), Lynwood, WA.

Preceded in death by parents, an infant son and daughter, brothers, Alvin, Lawrence, Elroy, Adolph, Herbert and Leslie, sister, Melvina Owens and 3 siblings infancy, and a son in law Chet Nessen.