Nelson Robert "Bob" Wilson Jr.

Nelson Wilson Obituary

WILSON Nelson Robert "Bob" Wilson, Jr., age 69, of Dublin, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 21, 2006 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1936 in Sidney, Ohio the son of Geraldine (Wyer) and Nelson Robert Wilson, Sr. He graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 1955, and worked for various contracting companies during his 47 year career. In 1982, he founded his own company, Danbert, Inc., where he specialized in underground utilities. Since its inception, his company has grown to 25 employees in 2006. He was very proud of the fact that nearly every interstate highway in Ohio and West Virginia has been influenced in some way by him. Bob served as a past president of the Ohio Contractor's Association and was a member of the Association of General Contractors and Indian Run United Methodist Church. Bob was also a former member of the Engineer's Club and the Lion's Club. Above all else, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Wilson, Sr. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Gerry Wilson; mother, Geraldine A. Wilson of Sidney, Ohio; sons, Rob (Theresa) Wilson of Columbus, Ohio and Dave Wilson of Milford Center, Ohio; daughter, Linda (Kenny) Parker of Columbus, Ohio; step-daughter, Theresa Vetter of Columbus, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Jason, Natalie, Josh, Zach, Ashley, Caitlin, Noah, Jacob, Benjamin, Hannah, Whittney, Madeleine, and Jonathan; sisters, Sue (Gary) Van Fossen of Sidney, Ohio and Judy (Dick) Helmer of Palm Springs, California; brothers, Jim Wilson of Sidney, Ohio and Jack (Kathy) Wilson of Rochester, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Indian Run United Methodist Church, 6305 Brand Road, Dublin, where a reception will immediately follow the service. Rev. Jim Lillibridge will officiate. The interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Point Cemetery, Sidney, Ohio. If desired, contributions may be made to Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214 or to the Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201 in his memory. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Nelson Wilson

12 Entries

Jerry & Karen Steinle

January 27, 2006

Dear Gerry and family..We are so sorry for your loss. And so glad we got to see you at the SHS 50th. Our prayers are with you at this trying time and our hope in Christ our redeemer is sure.

Peggy Luby

January 25, 2006

I am so saddended by the passing of Nelson - a former neighbor growing up in our childhood, a playmate and a classmate of the class of 55. I am so happy to have seen him at our class of 55, 50th reunion, just 5 short months ago. My sympathies are with you, Gerry, and all your family. May God bless you and your family.

Peggy Casey Luby

Carl & Kay Burchett

January 25, 2006

Carl and I were saddened by the news of Nelson's death. We have fond memories of him from high school and from our 50th class reunion. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Wood

January 24, 2006

To the WIlson Family I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I considered him a friend and worked with him on projects through AEP.

FLETCHER ZIMPFER

January 23, 2006

GERRY, THANKS TO ANOTHER 55'SHS GRADUATE I LEARNED OF BOB'S DEATH TODAY. LAST YEAR BOB AND I STARTED TO EXCHANGE E-MAILS AND IT WAS FUN TO REESTABLISH A LONG DORMANT FRIENDSHIP.

I AM SO GLAD I WAS ABLE TO TALK WITH THE BOTH OF YOU AT OUR 50TH REUNION THIS PAST AUGUST. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF HIS MUCH-ADORED FAMILY.

FLETCH

Rita Kendall

January 23, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Wilson Family on their great loss. I too will miss Nelson, my old friend and classmate .

Rev. Gary Davidson

January 23, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about Robert's (Nelson, as I remember him as a child) passing. I well remember our days at First Baptist Church in Sidney.

You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you all.

Gary Davidson

Anna Herb

January 22, 2006

Dear Amazing FAMILY,

I wanted to wish my condulences for the loss of one amazing man that became like a grandpa to me as well because both of mine have already passed away. I am so sorry and I love your whole entire family! I will be at the funeral to say my goodbyes and be there with all of you.

LOVE ALWAYS,

Anna Marie Herb

Wayne & Gretchen Kaser

January 22, 2006

We were very saddened to learn of Nelson's death when we read the Dispatch at our winter location in Florida. Our deep sympathy to his immediate and extended family. Of course, Wayne and Nelson (his name that we knew him by) were classmates at Sidney High School.

Jacob Parker

January 22, 2006

I'm going to miss you Grandpa. I love you so much, You will always be with me..

Jay Conn

January 22, 2006

My sincere condolances to the Wilson family and Danbert employees. Bob was a very honest and sincere person. I allways enjoyed our meetings and small get togethers on a personal level as well as a professional level with AEP.

John & Patricia Bronersky

January 22, 2006

Our deepest condolences to Bob's family and to our daughter and her husband who have lost a loving and caring father.

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