Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Elwood Wilson Obituary
age 94, Retired Corporate Assistant Secretary and Legal Counsel of Diebold, Incorporated after 40 years of service. He was a graduate of McKinley High School, Case Western Reserve University and the William McKinley Law School. He was a member of the Ohio Bar, and a former member of the Ohio Bar Association and the Stark County Bar Association. During World War II, he served with the 13th Air Force in the South and Southwest Pacific areas for three years. Elwood was a member of the Rotary Club of Canton, and served as Secretary for nine years, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees. He also served as chairman of the Community Avenue of Service. In 1987, he was named a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International. He was a member of the Retired Executives and Professional Men's Club, and the Canton Valley of the Scottish Rite. He was a former member of the Canton Welfare Federation Budget Committee, and served as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Civic Dinner Committee. He was a volunteer Arbitrator of the Canton Better Business Bureau and a United Fund volunteer. Elwood was a lifetime member of the Trinity United Church of Christ where he was an Elder and a Deacon, as well as Secretary of Consistory. Elwood was the son of the late Fred and Jenny Wilson, and was predeceased by his wife, Betty Wilson and brothers, Gerald S. Wilson and Melvin C. Wilson.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Gary Sautters; three grandchildren, Hillary, Todd (Leah) and Tyler Sautters; nephew, Jeffrey B. Wilson; and niece, Carole Houser.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ with Pastor Gary Proietti officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Endowment Fund of the Rotary Club of Canton, 203 Cleveland Avenue N.W., Canton, OH 44702 or Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Road N.W., Canton, OH 44718. Condolences may be made to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elwood Wilson
3 Entries
kathy geiselman
January 4, 2014
Working at Diebold, Canton, and seeing him at retirees lunches. I didn't get to really know Elwood; he seemed a very gracious man.
Many sympathies.
Kathy White
December 14, 2013
What a legacy your dad left, all those organizations! The thing I remember most is how comfortable he made me feel when I was at your house. It seems like just yesterday we were homesick at B.G. for our parents. Now the 4 of us are without our parents. How did that happen? The greatest part is that we all 4 know we will see them again. God bless you, Patty, at this horribly tough time.
Claudia Bair
December 11, 2013
Patty, We were so sorry to read of your father's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Claudia and Bruce Bair, Kissimmee, Fla.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Elwood Wilson's name
Memorial Events
for Elwood Wilson
How to support Elwood's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Elwood Wilson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
