Wilma Mary Luebbert was born March 27, 1932 on the family farm west of West Point to John and Elizabeth (Hagedorn) Luebbert.  She grew up on the farm and attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School at St. Charles.  On April 21, 1954, Wilma married Paul Gentrup at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

The couple farmed east of West Point, and Wilma worked at St. Joseph’s Retirement Community for several years until retiring in 2008.  Wilma was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Guild, and Altar Society.  She loved to bake, garden, and enjoyed competing at the county fair.  She loved all animals especially cats.