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James K. Wilson
James K. Wilson
Cedar Rapids
James K. Wilson, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a short illness. Private family services were held at Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is serving the family.
James Kessler was born on April 6, 1925, in Solon, the son of James S. and Ethel Wilson. He graduated from Solon High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Japan during World War II and in Korea in the Korean War. He married Virginia Mae Beranek on Dec. 22, 1945, at the Solon United Methodist Church. Jim worked for Hamilton Farm Equipment in Cedar Rapids, Allen Motor Co., and following retirement became the manager of VFW Post 788.
Jim was proud of his military service and was a member of the Solon American Legion where he achieved the Lifetime Membership Award.
Jim is survived by his wife, Virginia; children, Melissa (Tim) Jones and David (Victoria) Wilson; grandchildren, Kohl, Dane, Garet, Trey, Emily, Shaylyn and Adrien; and many members of the Virginia Votroubek family.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Mark Wilson; and sisters, Audrey Jeannette Wilson and Virginia Louise Votroubek.
Memorials may be directed to the Solon American Legion or VFW 788 in Cedar Rapids.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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