Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

William H. Wilson

April 3, 1923 - July 8, 2007

 

South Bend Tribune 7//11/2007
SOUTH BEND - William H. "Bill" Wilson, 84, passed away Sunday, July 8. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia. Bill was born in Chicago on April 3, 1923, to John Earl and Frances Brett Wilson. He graduated from St. Mel's High School and Loyola University, Chicago. Bill served in World War II in the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and received a Bronze Star for his valor in Italy.

 

In September 1948 he married Elizabeth Englehart, who passed away in 1994 in South Bend. Their two children, Deborah (Michael) Cronin and William D. "Dan" Michelle) Wilson survive Bill, as well as eight grandchildren, Michaela (Geoff) Schultz, Daniel, Brett, Cal and Delia Cronin, and Michael, Mark and Trish Wilson. In 1996 Bill married Patricia (Odor) Jachimak and they enjoyed their travels and grandchildren together. Also surviving Bill are his sister and brothers, Mary Frances Shannon, John E. Wilson, Paul E. Wilson and their families, his father-in-law, Oscar Odor, and Pat's four daughters, Kathy (Doug) Rodick, Pam (John) Lauer, Debbie (Chris) Vascil and Jimm (Kurt) Sells, as well as Pat's nine grandchildren, Kristin (Zach) Oles, Brian and Lauren Rodick, Andrew and Paige Lauer, Melissa and Miranda Vascil, Michael and Kelli Sells.

 

To the end, Bill retained his love of music and sports, and his wonderful sense of humor. Bill worked for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for over 35 years, ending his career as the district manager for Northern Indiana.

 

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony dePadua Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in the McGann Hay, University Chapel on Edison Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.