Wilfred T. Altgilbers — Duker & Haugh

Wilfred T. Altgilbers, age 92 of 1516 Chestnut, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Frank & Josephine (Mast) Altgilbers. Wilfred married Kathleen Celeste ‘Katie” Kahs on June 11, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2020 during the beginning of the Covid epidemic.

Will worked at Gardner Denver in the Office for more than 40 years. Will retired in 1994.

During their retirement over the years they enjoyed belonging to the Waterbugs at Q.U., going to mass and out to eat with the same group of friends for many years. Many trips with family and friends were also enjoyed. One of the most memorable was going to Florida in 1975 with five kids and Grandma in a station wagon! Can’t believe how much fun we had! Also Mom and Dad took the train to Colorado for their 57th anniversary.

Over the years they were involved in numerous activities including Ladies of Charities, Meals on Wheels, and St. Francis Church.

Mom will be remembered for making the best apple pies and always telling us “Don’t forget your jacket.” And Dad eating his favorite meal of quarter pounder with cheese, Cheetos puffs and a diet coke from Mc Donalds. And don’t forget he loved chocolate covered marshmallow eggs!

We were honored and blessed to have them as our parents and they will be missed forever. The family would also like to thank Dr. Ghanekar and the nurses and CNAs at Blessing Hospital for their compassionate care.

Wilfred is survived by:
CHILDREN: Ann Altgilbers of Quincy, Jean Gore and her husband Gordon of Yukon, OK, Karen Brothers of Quincy, John Altgilbers and his wife Angie of St. Louis, MO and Tony Altgilbers also of Quincy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Creighton Gore and his wife Melissa; Seneca Gore, Lindsay Brothers, Amanda Behnen and her husband Jeremy and Frank Altgilbers.
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Camron Gore and Heaton Brothers
A SISTER: Carlene Wolf
BROTHER IN LAW: Ray Evoy and SISTER-IN-LAW: Nancy Zanger and her husband Bob.
Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

In addition to his wife, Wilfred was also preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Joe Altgilbers along with his wife Mildred; Donald Altgilbers along with his first wife Mary and also his second wife Kathleen; Florine Sparrow along with her husband Elmer, Dorothy Janssen and her husband John; Frances Evoy, Frank Altgilbers and Norbert Altgilbers in infancy.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Since Wilfred’s beloved wife Katie died during Covid, the family will be celebrating both of their lives at this Mass. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a luncheon at the St. Francis Parish Hall after the committal service at Calvary. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Quincy Notre Dame High School Athletics. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.