- Born on: December 18, 1940
- Departed on: June 28, 2013
Robert Vernon Wilson
Robert V. Wilson, 72, of Garrison, Iowa passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at St. Luke''s Hospital, Cedar Rapids.
A private graveside service will be held at the Garrison Cemetery at a later date. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.
Survivors include his mother, Opal Wilson of Vinton; children, Vernon (Barb) Wilson of Ottumwa, Janet (Tim) Pilcher of Bloomfield, Ernie (Lisa) Wilson of Ottumwa, Jon Wilson of Vinton, Kim Robertson of Vinton and Pam (Denny) Tharp of Vinton; 20 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; Siblings, Judy (Tony) Fox of Manchester, Marcia Speier of California, Molly (Charlie) Hauser of Manchester, Greg (Gina) Wilson of Garrison, Patti Foltz of Cedar Rapids, Elaine Faas of Cedar Rapids and Tim Wilson of California.
He was preceded in death by his father and wife, LaVonne in 2004.
Robert Vernon Wilson was born December 18, 1940 in Vinton, Iowa the son of Arthur and Opal (Parks) Wilson. Robert retired from the Garrison Fire Department as Safety Officer after 35 years of service. He was also a longtime member of the Vinton Eagles Club, an avid hunter and fisherman.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
