Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Robert W. Wilson

April 27, 1936 - Nov. 22, 2007

 

South Bend Tribune 11/25/2007
NEW CARLISLE - Robert W. Wilson, 71, formerly of Osceola passed away at 2:10 pm, Thursday, November 22, 2007 in Hospice House of South Bend surrounded by family. Robert was born on April 27, 1936 in Winchester, TN to the late Robert T. and M. Louise (Toliver) Wilson. He is survived by his longtime companion, Nancy Wickizer of New Carlisle, three sons, Robert T. (Kathy) Wilson of Phoenix, AZ, Robby (Wendy) Wilson of Elkhart, Bryan W. "Woody" (Dianna) Wilson of Bristol; adopted son, Larry Grey of New Carlisle, two step-daughters, Linda (Larry) Stoval of New Carlisle and Lea Anne (Christopher) Neiman of New Carlisle; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one great grandson. He is also survived by his sister, Margwen (Ed) Harper of Brazil, South America.

 

Robert was known as a highly active and skilled individual. He was a perfectionist at every project he accomplished. He was known by "Tennessee" in his school years and then by "Wingnut" is his later years. He was a member of the St. Joseph Lodge #45 F. A. & M, Eastern Star #320 of New Carlisle, and the American Legion Post 308, Osceola.

 

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 29, 2007 in Twin City Baptist Church, 420 E. Jefferson, Mishawaka, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Rev. Jerry Bell will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, South Bend. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637 or to Riley's Children Hospital.