Wilbur High Royster

1887–1951 (age 64)

Civic leader

Biography

Wilbur High Royster brought a thoughtful, steady hand to the institutions that shaped his community, balancing entrepreneurial insight with a deep commitment to civic life and the well-being of his neighbors.

He took pride in supporting Historic Oakwood Cemetery as a place of remembrance, ensuring those who followed might find reassurance in orderly care and respectful quiet.

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