Randall Wilson

Randall James Wilson, 57 ROCKFORD - Randall J. Wilson, 57, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, 2011, after a lengthy illness with diabetes. Born July 1, 1953, in Waukegan, the son of Robert and Ann Wilson. Graduate of Boylan High School and received his B.S., M.B.A. and juris doctorate from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Business practices focused in accounting, tax law, real estate, investments and served as faculty at multiple universities in Illinois and Wisconsin. Married Miriam Henry of Rockford and had two sons, Robert and Ryan. He enjoyed farming for many years in Cadott, Wis., and finally moved back to Rockford in 2008. Randy enjoyed sports for most of his life and most recently truly enjoyed woodworking and was in the process of constructing two canoes. He is survived by son, 1st Lt. Robert (Becky) Wilson of Robins Air Force Base in Georgia; parents, Robert and Ann Wilson of Rockford; brother, Robert of Oklahoma; brother, Wayne of Tennessee; sister, Julie (Paul) Schwalm of Massachusetts, Mary (Gary) Telfer of Fort Atkinson, Wis., Rhonda (Steve) Mielke of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son, Ryan Wilson; and grandparents, Mary and William Wilson. Service at 1 p.m. Monday, June 13, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from noon to service time. Burial in Arlington Cemetery. Visitation also from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ryan Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund, 829 N. Main St., Cadott, WI 54727. Express condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.