PFC Wilbert G. Linsenbardt

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June 17, 1915 ~ December 5, 1942

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US Army PFC Wilbert G. Linsenbardt, 27, of Lohman, Missouri, died December 5, 1942, in New Guinea, while leading an attack against heavily defended Japanese positions, and was instantly killed by enemy fire.

Mr. Linsenbardt was born June 17, 1915, in Lohman, Missouri, where he was raised and educated.

Mr. Linsenbardt was married November 8, 1941, to Louise Marie Schubert of Osage Bluff, Missouri.  He was called to duty two months later. 

At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife and baby daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. (Mathilda) Linsenbardt, of Lohman; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby (Ralph) Huettenmeyer; Mrs. Nadine (Harold) Fischer; Mrs. Alice (Wayne) Walquist; Mrs. Mabel (Jim) Henderson; and one brother, Harold (Marie) Linsenbardt who was serving with the U.S. Navy, (all now deceased).

He is survived by his daughter, Wilberta Lou Wright, of Virginia; two grandchildren, John R. Wright, II, of San Diego, CA; and Regan Wright (Peter) Minners and their two children of Fleming Island, FL.

On April 30, 2025, his remains were accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.  PFC Linsenbardt’s remains will be flown home to Missouri on Friday, May 29, 2026.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lohman, Missouri.  Graveside service and military honors will follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.    trimblefunerals.com

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Funeral Service: Friday, June 5, 2026 11:00 am

St. Paul's Lutheran Church
8618 Church Hill Road
Lohman, Missouri 65053

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  6. Thank you for giving your full measure of devotion years ago to preserve our lives, liberty, and freedom today.
    Welcome Home

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  7. It’s been a long, hard road, but you’ve made it back home. Thank you so much for your service so that we can still be free!!

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  8. Dear daughter Wilberta , As a daughter of an Army dad of those times I can only imagine what it must mean to come full circle in finally putting your dad to rest at home. I’m sure this is bittersweet. God bless you his child and all of your family.
    I was born and raised in the Russellville community and know we had many men from the area of Lohman/ Russellville and beyond to serve.

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  10. As a daughter of a European Theatre WWII Combat Veteran, I thank PFC Linsenbardt for his service to his country and the ultimate sacrifice he and his family gave to this nation. I know your hearts are mending having found him and being able to finally lay him to rest in his beloved home town.
    I owe a debt of gratitude to this fine soldier for fighting to preserve all the liberties I enjoy. Born and raised in this community – Honey Creek – so close to Lohman – I will surely visit PFC Linsenbardt to honor him very soon! God bless him! ❤️🇺🇸💙

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  11. God Bless You Soldier, you gave the ultimate by giving your life for your country. Thank you will never be enough but it is all I have to give. You are a true hero and I’m so glad you are finally being brought home to where your family is. My deepest prayers and sympathy go out to all of your family living and dead. Your life and the sacrifice you made will never be forgotten. You are home soldier….. Thank you 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
    Malinda Penberthy🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  12. Welcome back. Sorry it took so long. My father enlisted in 1942 and was in for the duration. He served in Europe until Germany surrendered. He was on the docks ready to ship out the Pacific when we dropped the bomb. He made it back home. I’m sorry you didn’t but your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you.

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  15. My sincere condolences to the family members. Once again, freedom is never free and is paid for by your deceased soldier so others may live free.

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  16. May the Lord bless the memory of Wilbert and all those served and gave their lives for our freedom.

    I had an uncle who also served in New Guinea.

    My Aunt, Helen Fischer Laughlin, was a lifelong friend of Wilberta. I remember Wilberta.
    I would like to put Helen’s oldest daughter, Stephanie, in touch with Wilberta.
    Would anyone who knows Wilberta call or email me or pass my phone number to Wilberta and ask Wilberta to call me if she is able?
    Blessings, Allan Liescheidt, 314 614 1758

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