Wilbert (Wib) John Magers, 84,died July 28, after a 7-year battle with multiple myeloma. He is preceded in death by son Steve and brother Alfonse. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Dorothy, daughter Emilie (husband Bill, children Ali and Ben), son Chris (daughter Hannah, wife Sandy and stepsons Bill and Stephen), and sister Patsy (Norma). He is also survived by many loving and loyal friends.

Wib was born in Chester, Ill. on April 24, 1926. He and Dorothy moved to Pennsylvania shortly after getting married and in 1948 he began his career at Sun Oil Co. Toward the end of his career he served as President of Sun Refining and Marketing and retired in 1983 as Sr. Vice President of Sun Oil Co.

After retirement he enjoyed woodworking, jewelry making and quilt design. He was best known for his endless energy and unending desire to learn.

Wib lived his life to the fullest, making friends everywhere he went. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors—hunting and fishing, traveling with good friends and spending time with his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Mendenhall Inn, 323 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380.

Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA.