Roger P Wilson

Stelle – Roger P. Wilson, 99, of Stelle, passed away peacefully with loved ones surrounding him at home on Saturday, November 12. Roger was born on July 10, 1923 in Chicago, the son of William O. Wilson and Esther Dewey Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, William and Richard, and his beloved wife of 72 years, Bernadette Wilson. Surviving children are Pamela LaBelle (Tom) of Snohomish, WA, Barbara Kite (Howard) of Villa Park, William B. Wilson (Becky) of Stelle, Susan Cassels Wilson of Stelle, Jane DiCesare (John) of Wilmette, and Sara Watts (dec. Stanley) of Stelle; twelve grandsons and step-grandsons, Christopher (Amanda), Michael (Jessica), Lawson (Amy), William, Noel (Talia), Jonathan, Matthew (Grace), Hayden (Bethany), Zachary (Melissa), Andrew, Peter (Elizabeth), Eric, and 16 great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. After serving as a U.S. Air Force Pilot in World War II from 1943-1947, Roger and Bernadette were married in 1949 and raised their family and cared for 27 foster babies. Roger’s occupations over a 70 year period were: Mechanical Engineer, Organic Farmer, Business Owner, and Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator. He loved flying and riding in small airplanes, listening to music, and reading when he wasn’t mowing lawns and green spaces in the community of Stelle. Many neighbors miss seeing Roger and Bernadette hand in hand on their daily walks around town. Roger was a longtime member of Herscher United Methodist Church. Cremation rites have been accorded by Jensen Funeral Home. Per his request, no services will be held. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) (800) 862-4246. Mailing address: UMCOR, Project# 999895, P.O. Box 9068, NY, NY 10087.