Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
Roger Wilson Sr.
Roger Stanley Wilson Sr., age 97, of Celina, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Celina Manor.
He was born November 22, 1921, in Hopewell Township, to the late Lee & Ethel (Carroll) Wilson.
Roger is survived by four children: Deborah (James) Sullenberger of Fort Myers, Florida, Stan (Lora) Wilson of Kettering, and Katherine (Mark) Zizelman and Rodney (Sara) Wilson of Celina; six grandchildren: Ben (Juliet) Sullenberger, Julie (Justin) Meyer, Nick Wilson, Corey (Garratt) Zizelman, Kyle (Julie) Zizelman, and Payton Wilson; four step grandchildren: Brett (Heather) Sullenberger, Josh (Sondra) Moon, Brittany (Maleah) Latting, and Karissa Fredrick; three great-grandchildren: Eliza, Abigail, and Adeline; and six step great-grandchildren: London, Kayden, Macie, Sean, Emma, and Libby.
Roger was preceded in death by four Brothers: George (& Iris), Weston, Gene, and Ned Wilson.
A 1940 graduate of Celina Senior High School, Roger worked for 38 years at Mersman Brothers, and was a member of the UIU (Upholsterers International Union). Roger enjoyed watching Cincinnati Reds Baseball. He also enjoyed building construction, and had built 40 garages in the area. Roger liked to help his children with their homes and projects.
Friends and Family may call at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Saturday, January 5, from 1:00-3:00 P.M., with a time of sharing memories to begin at 3:00. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina.
Condolences can be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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