June 14, 1950 – January 11, 2022
Norbert “Bert” Wilms, 71, went to heaven on January 11, 2022 to be with his heavenly family. Norbert came to America from Germany at the age of six. He resided in Houston where he attended HISD schools and graduated from Sterling High School. In 1971 he enlisted in the Navy and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and proudly served until 1975. Bert worked for Beaumont Well Works/Ellwood Texas Forge for 35+ years in sales. He later retired from GULFCO Forge as a Business and Development Manager. Bert married Marianne in 1991 and they moved to Pearland where they have since resided. He served on the HOA board from 1993 to present. Bert and Marianne purchased a Lakehouse on Lake limestone in 2017 where he enjoyed the quiet life and watching his beloved Aggies football games and taking his grandsons tubing on the lake.
Bert was proceeded in death by his parents Hildegard Christine Wilms and Werner Horst Alfonso Wilms, Herman Doepping (uncle), and Martha (Joe) Blount (aunt).
He is survived by his best friend and forever wife of 30 years Marianne, pride and joy of his life daughter Jenileigh Taylor (Joey Barnett) and his four grandsons Cameron, Caine, Cason and Channer who meant the world to him. Norbert is also survived by his older brother Joern and nephews Josh and Corey. Out of state extended family are Gail Haseley (Sister-in Law) and Jack Rountree (Brother-in Law).
Friends are cordially invited to attend a visitation with the family at 6:00 P.M., with the rosary to begin at 7:00 P.M., on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N Friendswood Drive (518), Friendswood, TX 77546, (281) 992-7200.
Funeral services will take place at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, with Deacon Chuck Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf Freeway (I-45 south), Webster, TX 77598.
The funeral service will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. The link will be available here before service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Lung Association at https://action.lung.org
and St. Jude Hospital at https://www.stjude.org
Condolences may be sent to the Wilms family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
13 thoughts on “Norbert "Bert" Wilms”
There was not a better person, friend or neighbor than Bert. He’s was a wonderful person and a natural born leader. We loved as neighbors for many years abs Bert and Marianne were a delight . I had the very fortunate opportunity to ride by and say hello to Bert in Mary Ann several months ago, he was as happy as he could be and seemed very content with life. He mentioned his precious grandchildren and how much he loved them, and always talked about his children and was such a proud father.
Bert will be missed , but for certain he’s in heaven
And will be continuing to watch over all of us .
Dianne lanning
Prior Neighbor and friend
Marianne, I was so sad to hear this news. I pray for peace and comfort for you in this time of grief.
Feeling sad to have lost a great neighbor and a guardian Angel. We have been neighbors for over thirty years and it was comforting knowing Bert ( and Marianne) were there from day to day looking out for each other thru weather disasters Unimagined 30 years ago. Our little friendly block on Blue Heron will not be the same. Rest In Peace, neighbor. Peace, comfort and love to Marianne, Jeni and the grandchildren!
Elliott and Lou Gould
Bert was my brother-in-law, but he was so much more. He was a brother to me. Many times over the years I would ask his advice and he was always there with words of wisdom, Bert was a great comfort when I needed him in good times and sad times. I admired him in many ways. He and my sister Marianne had a very loving marriage. That love extended to Jeni and her four sons. Bert was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. I will miss him very much. My love and prayers go out to my sister Marianne, my niece Jeni, Joe, my great nephews , and Bert’s brother Joern and his sons . May God be with you .
Bert was our neighbor at Lake Limestone He was always smiling.
He and Marianne are great neighbors. Bert will truly be missed.
My deepest condolence.
My deepest condolences to the Wilms family. It was always a pleasure to see Marianne and Burt together. They were such a devoted couple. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
I will never forget Bert giving us yard of the month, we were so excited. We would always see driving around checking the neighborhood. We will surely miss him. Our condolences to the family.
Marianne,
Our sincerest condolences and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap you and yours tightly in his arms today and always. Monica and Grayson Gibbs
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Sincere condolences to the family of Norbert Wilms. May your loving memories comfort you at this time of loss and sorrow. Norbert, May your soul go straight to heaven to be with God and your loved ones who passed before you. May He bless and keep you close to His heart
Bert sounds like an amazing man, happy and caring. I am so glad that you were in each other’s lives. Prayers for strength and peace as you and Jeni face this painful loss. Hoping that all of your wonderful memories will comfort you.
Carla Smith
I only new him briefly, but he was a good man. He will be misssed.
Bert was our neighbor and friend at Lake Limestone. He was clearly a man with a big heart, and it showed in his love for Marianne and his family. We truly enjoyed our time with him and will always remain grateful for the memories we have of this wonderful man. He will be missed by all of us here at Lake Limestone.
Oh Uncle Norbert I just heard the news. I have the most beautiful memories of my childhood because of you. Although as I grew older we grew apart you were always my uncle no matter what and the love still remained when we were reconnected by Facebook. And we reconnected I apologize to you for life separating me from you as well as a lot of others. If you understood with love. My heart hurts, but I will try to remember to smile through this because I know you were happy. I know you were a man of God. And I know you were a man Full of love. And even though I hadn’t seen you in years, our conversations were wonderful and positive and again full of love. I will miss you dearly. Until I get to see you again. I love you. Maryanne & Jeni, thank you for fulfilling his life 💚 he loved you very much and I’m so sorry for your loss.