Wilbur Lee Hein married Frances Duncan on April 29, 1962 in Sweeny, TX. The two shared 56 years together and were blessed with two sons, Paul Duncan and Gregory Lee. Wilbur assisted Frances with The Little Red Caboose, a small private Kindergarten. He was a member of The First Christian Church in Rosenberg, where he served as an Elder and leading ministry and communion services to those in assisted living/nursing home facilities. He helped start the Roughneck football program, including serving as a coach and manager of the Mustangs and Blue Sox in Rosenberg Little League baseball, and was Babe Ruth League volunteer.

Wilbur attended Wharton County Junior College and played on the Pioneer football team. It was here that he met Frances Duncan and began their long journey together. He then played a short stint at Tarleton State where he was awarded a scholarship. Wilbur was a big, strong man with a loving and inspiring heart. He was an encouraging voice to his sons and grandchildren in their educational and athletic pursuits. Wilbur began his working career with the State of Texas Highway Department and then moved to Gulf States Tube (GST). During his over 35 years at Gulf States, he worked in production and as a foreman.

After retiring, he focused on property management services, gardening, fishing, Frances' antiques and spending time at their place in New Ulm. Wilbur enjoyed visiting with family and friends, watching his grandkids (Huckleberries) play sports, hosting wiener roasts, cooking Chili, and antiquing.

Wilbur is preceded in death by his wife Frances, and his parents, Ed and Evelyn Hein. He is survived by his son Paul Duncan Hein and wife Sandra; son Gregory Lee Hein and wife Joy; grandchildren Sean Hein and wife Candice, Kaleigh Herrera and husband Scooter, Morgan Hein, Nicholas Hein, and wife Brittany and Noelle Hein; great-grandchildren Christopher Hein, Lance Lemos, Carlee Hein, Scarlett Hein, Cash Hein, Brooks Herrera, Carson Herrera; and nieces and nephews; and Brother Leonard Hein and wife Jan.

Under the direction of Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors in Rosenberg, TX, Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held 10AM on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Smile Train Clefts Charity, M.D Anderson Cancer Center, American Diabetes Association, or Alzheimer's Association.

Condolence messages may be written for the Hein family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.