Richard C. Wilson

Richard C. Wilson was born May 22, 1927 in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Eldon Lee and Carita Mae (Neely) Wilson. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1945 and later attended linotype school. Richard served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. His marriage to Loretta Lekin took place on July 11, 1953 and she died in 1983. Later he was united in marriage to Carolyn Farr on August 9, 1986 in Winterset. Richard was a production superintendent for the Daily Iowan, a newspaper at the University of Iowa, for 40 years. He was also employed at the Newton Daily News. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Winterset; his children, Kay M. Stokes of Iowa City, Thomas J. Wilson of Arlington, TX, Mary E. Michel (Joe) of Iowa City, James R. Wilson of Newport Beach, CA, Michael N. Wilson (Wendy) of Hale, MO and stepson, Jeff Farr (Patty) of Winterset; grandchildren, Amy, Tim and Ross Wilson, all of Texas, Trisha Stokes (Bob Juhl) and Mark Michel, both of Iowa City; step grandchildren, Cody Farr of Des Moines, Lauren & Hunter Farr, both of Winterset, and Wade and Amanda Judy, both of Hale, MO; great grandchildren, Dylon and Maile Stokes-Juhl of Iowa City; a brother, Arnold Wilson (Verla) of Sun City, AZ, brother-in-law, Rolland Jamison; sisters-in-law, Marabelle Wilson and Helen Sawyer (Bobby Vawter), all of Winterset; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Loretta, brother, Marvin Wilson, sisters, Dawn Whinghter and Carolyn Jamison and a stepson, Jerry Farr. Richard was a member of the Methodist Church, Lake View Country Club, American Legion and a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8142 of Winterset. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, growing apple trees, traveling, watching Iowa Hawkeye football but most of all, Richard cherished his family and the time he spent with them. Richard died Monday, December 31, 2007. He was 80 years of age. Visitation: 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, with family present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. January 3, 2008 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset, Iowa. Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 4, 2008 at First Christian Church in Winterset, Iowa. Memorial: Memorials may be directed to a fund which has been established in his memory.