Wilson, Wesley Allen

Wesley Allen Wilson, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at St. Luke's Living Center West. Graveside services will be at a later date at Campbell Cemetery. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Wesley was born May 12, 1917, in Margesan, Wis., the son of Alfred and Ella M. (Leuptow) Wilson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Marion Georgia Chapin on Dec. 31, 1945. They were later divorced. Wes worked as a carpenter and laborer until 1980 and he worked as a Cedar Rapids Parking System's cashier until retiring on Sept. 3, 1997. He was a member of VFW Post 788. In his free time Wes enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

Wes is survived by his daughter, Sheila Gatewood (Francis Sundberg) of Cedar Rapids; sister, Ferne Langlitz of Oshkosh, Wis.; sister-in-law, Wilma Wilson of Oshkosh, Wis.; three nieces and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Kay Wilson; son-in-law, Gary Gatewood; brother, Eugene Wilson; sister, Nyla Macho; and his former wife, Marion.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Luke's Living Center West and St. Luke's Hospice for their wonderful care.

Memorials may be directed to the family at 974 Cedar Crest Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

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