Anton Wilfer
1901–1976 (age 75)
Biography
Anton Wilfer was a master luthier whose craftsmanship and skill in instrument-making earned him recognition and respect. Born in 1901, he devoted himself to the precise and artistic work of creating and repairing stringed instruments, preserving traditional techniques while serving musicians of his era.
His legacy lives on through the instruments he crafted and the musical traditions he helped sustain. He is honored at Mount Royal Cemetery, a fitting resting place for an artisan whose work brought music to life.