Wilbur Trueblood

Biography

Wilbur Trueblood brought a thoughtful eye to the shaping of public life, favoring carefully planned streetscapes and balanced proportion that earned the admiration of townsfolk; he loved to explain to children how every building could host laughter, work, and comfort.

He also took joy in mentoring apprentices, encouraging them to blend tradition with new ideas, and he leaves a quiet legacy of mentorship remembered by those who visited his favorite benches near Bellefontaine Cemetery.