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Dr. Daniel J. Wilson

Allentown, Pennsylvania

1949 - 2021

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Dr. Daniel J. Wilson died peacefully at home in Bethlehem, PA on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1949 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Russell S. Wilson and Mary (Prucha) Wilson. He was the loving husband of Carol Shiner Wilson, whom he married in 1983. Dan had a rich and...

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Dear Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the many good memories you both shared will be a comfort. Much love & sympathy, Kath

Sending my deepest condolences to Dr. Wilson's family at this time. His teachings were hugely influential on my life and career decisions, which have led me down a path of environmental stewardship. A man full of grace, humility and kindness. I feel lucky to have known him. Rest in peace Professor Wilson. Thank you for the difference you have made in this world.

Daniel le grand, Daniel le petit, so many things to remember, to share, : his humanity, his wisdom, his sense of balance and calm all that based on courage, love and understanding.

Dan was such a nice man and will be missed by so many. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends (I know he has many).

Dear Carol and family Ron and I were saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. Very fond memories of celebrating our wedding with you and looked forward to your annual letters each year. Dan’s intellect and compassion shone clearly throughout his career; he taught many who will carry this spirit forward. Thinking of you always, Ron and Katy Berkowitz

Dear Carol and Dan's family,
I send my deepest condolences to each of you on your loss. Dan was a kind and gentle soul with a keen intellect. It was my pleasure to have known and worked with him on behalf of Good Shepherd and the Center for Independent Living. May he rest in peace, and may your memories of of him bring peace to your hearts.

Carol and family
So sorry to hear of your dear husbands passing. He was a most accomplished man. I know he will be missed by family and so many others he knew or taught. Our condolences---thinking of you!
Elena and Joe Pascal

Dear Carol, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Wilson's passing. He was such an inspiration to me and so many countless students over the years. I was delighted to participate in the Zoom coffee with him and several alum last summer. Today I was rearranging my office with the help of my niece and came upon two of his books and spoke to her about Dr. Wilson. I have also shared his experience with polio with my students as we have studied FDR and the current pandemic. Dr. Wilson was...

My thoughts and love go out to Carol and Dan’s family at this time of loss. Dr. Wilson was my professor at Muhlenberg almost 20 years ago. His intellect, high standards, kindness and curiosity helped me grow so much as a student. I am forever grateful to him for his mentorship and support. I carry his memory with me always.