- Date Of Birth: March 9, 1920
- Date Of Death: June 27, 2006
- State: Maryland
On June 27, 2006, Wilbert Vernon Kiessling Sr. of Severn passed away at home. Beloved husband for 61 years to Mary “Marie” L. Kiessling (nee Rahnis); Loving father of William Kiessling Jr., Lawrence Kiessling and Michael Kiessling and the late James, David and Mary Kiessling; Dearest brother of Ellen Crouse; Cherished grandfather of Rachael Martin, Daniel Kiessling and Erik Kiessling; Adoring great-grandfather of Olivia and Alexander Martin.
He is predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Wilbert attended the Maryland Institute of Art and studied drafting. He worked as a civilian for the United States Coast Guard as a loftsman until he retired in 1969. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.