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1932
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2012
Robert Wilson Obituary
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with the Rev. Paul McManus officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein.
The family will greet friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary with 4th Degree Honor Guard will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Online obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
Robert Lee Wilson was born Oct. 18, 1932 at Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Edward Olie and Iantha (Mattice) Wilson. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1950. Bob was united in marriage to Novella Claudette Fitzpatrick on Nov. 27, 1952 at All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Bob owned and operated Superior Oil Service Station in Oelwein from 1954 to 1967. He then became an area manager for DeKalb Seed for 20 years, retiring on Oct. 31, 1987. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Rosary Society and a 50-year member of the Oelwein Knights of Columbus 4th Degree.
Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Novella Wilson of Oelwein; a daughter Christine (Dennis) Stolfus of Oelwein; seven sons, John Wilson (Yvonne Starr) of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Michael (Pearl) Wilson of Pierz, Minn., Patrick (Patricia) Wilson of Grinnell, Thomas (Lisa) Wilson of Eagan, Minn., William (Georgia) Wilson of Apple Valley, Minn., Kevin (Denise) Wilson of Oelwein and Timothy (Julie) Wilson of River Falls, Wis.; 22 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a brother Dick (Arleta) Wilson of Mesa, Ariz., and a sister-in-law Gloria Wilson of Cedar Rapids.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Ann Michelle Stolfus, two brothers, Edward Wilson, Jr. and Donald Wilson and two sisters, Letha Miller and Velma Jean Ackley.
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Pat
January 2, 2013
Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted."(Matthew 5:4) Please be comforted.
December 31, 2012
Novella & family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. There are no words one can say to ease your pain. Know that you are surrounded by love and support to carry you through this difficult time.
Jim & Carol Grassl
Appleton, Wisconsin
Debbie Floyd
December 31, 2012
So sorry for your lose. Celebrate a life.
December 30, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cathy Henry
December 30, 2012
Aunt Novella & Family,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. He was a special man, and will be missed by many. He is in the Hands of Our Dear Lord now, and please know he will be taken good care of. You are all in my prayers with much love. Love you all of you.
Sharon Fitzpatrick
December 30, 2012
NOVELLA,
I am thinking of you all. It seems like yesterday we were all having fun and spending family times together. Those times are always a memory. I am so sorry for the loss of Bob. You are all in my prayers for a peaceful time.
Love Sharon
December 29, 2012
Novella & family,
Although I am not home to express my sympathies in person,please know that my prayers will continue for all. Bob was a special man and his friendly smile will be missed by many. Pat Arthaud from MI
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