Lowell W. Wilson, Whitewater, WI (1916-2015)
November 11, 1916 - June 30, 2015
Lowell W. Wilson, age 98, of Whitewater, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at home. He was born in Union Grove, on Nov. 11, 1916, the son of Robin G. and Sadie (Hay) Wilson. He married Ruth A. Cooper in Hudson on Dec. 24, 1944, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 2014. Lowell retired in 1980, from the Janesville School District where he had taught Physics and was the Library Media Coordinator. He was a member JARTA, the Wisconsin Library Association, Wisconsin Media Association where he was 50+ years Charter Member, EAA, and The American Amateur Radio Club.
Lowell is survived by his nieces and nephews: Jim Cooper of Lyman, WY, Barbara (Michael) Canik of Oak Ridge, TN, and John (Lori) Carlson of Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; and a son, Robin L. Wilson.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at RICHMOND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH with Rev. Kim Brumm officiating. Inurnment will be in Milton Lawns Mausoleum.
Memorials are preferred to WEMTA for the Lowell Wilson Scholarship Fund. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting the family. For on-line condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
The family would like to extend a special thank you to their Whitewater Lake neighbors, loving caretakers, and the nurses and staff of Agrace HospiceCare for the loving care and support given to him for the past number of months.