Gerald L. Wilson, age 90, of Dale, passed away at 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
He was born June 16, 1933, in South Bend, to Harry and Hazel (Clark) Wilson; and married Wanda E. Redd on September 1, 1957, in Mississippi. Gerald served in the United States Air Force, and was stationed in Japan as a flight instructor during the Korean War. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 395; and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and watching Westerns. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandchild, Leann; and eight siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda E. Wilson of Dale; three children, Susan (Duane) Thormahlen of Valparaiso, Gerald K. (Mae) Wilson of Firth, Idaho and Sheri (Craig) Wildt of Dale; one sister, Patricia (Chester) Barnhart of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Erica (Jeff), Derek (Cherie), Connor and Cory; and by three great-grandchildren, River, Nikolai and Elliot.
A graveside service for Gerald L. Wilson was held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fairmount Cemetery in Huntingburg. Pastor Jason Rea officiated the service. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg handled the arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at: www.nassandson.com
