Wilfred was diagnosed soon after retiring at 79 years young. He passed away at the age of 86 from complications of Parkinson. He was a father of 5 children 3 girls and 2 boys. He worked hard all his life as a janitor and as a farmer. He was able to manage most of the symptoms well with medication and the help of the VA.. he was a marine during the Korean war/conflict.
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