Christ is Risen. He is risen, Indeed! Alleluia!

God says, “There is a time to be born.” Wilbert A. Ross was born on a small farm northwest of Edgeley, ND, on December 13, 1932, to Karl and Mathilda Ross.

Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Wilbert was baptized in the death and resurrection of Jesus on March 12, 1933, at Zion Lutheran Church in Edgeley, ND.

Jesus says, “Whoever confesses me before men, I will confess him before my Father in heaven.” Wilbert confessed his faith in Jesus through the Rite of Confirmation on July 6, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kulm, ND.

Wilbert went to a country school through eighth grade. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955, with basic training in Fort Riley, Kansas, and advanced military police training at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

God says, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Wilbert married Elizabeth (Betty) Fritz on June 22, 1959, at the county courthouse in LaMoure, ND. On July 19, 1960, they were blessed with a daughter, Nancy Lynn, and another daughter on September 29, 1962, Susan Ann.

The Bible says, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” After being discharged from the Army, Wilbert returned home to the family farm. The specific date he gave as beginning to farm on his own was March 15, 1956. He continued farming until the fall of 1995 when he had a farm auction. Prior to that Wilbert and Betty had relocated to a home in Edgeley. Wilbert continued to help area farmers when needed and also worked at the Cenex C-Store for a time. He was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church in Edgeley, and served in many capacities throughout the years.

God says, “There is a time to die.” Wilbert A. Ross died on December 31, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by family.

Wilbert is survived by his wife, Betty, his daughters, Nancy Curtis and her son Shaun Curtis, St. Cloud and Minneapolis, MN. Susan Hartley-Wolfgram (Kerwin) and her son, Ross (Meghan) and daughter Penn Hartley, Bismarck, ND, sister-in-law Dottie Ross, nephews Lonnie (Jackie) Ross, Minneapolis, MN, Terry and Rick Ross, Edgeley, Keel (Kathleen) Ross, and niece Justina (Tom) Enright, Colorado.

Wilbert was preceded in death by his parents, and his three brothers, Leonard, Carl and Kenneth Ross, and two sons-in-laws, Jerry Curtis and Rev. Dean Hartley. He was also preceded in death by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who conquered death and the grave on Easter Sunday. Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies. And whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Jesus says, “Be though faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life.” Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

Visitation will take place on Monday, January 5, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Edgeley, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, Edgeley, with Rev. Brandon Woodruff. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Edgeley.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, 6301 19th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58703, or Donate to Support Ranch Kids.

Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.