March 28, 2024

Gerry Wilson

Des Moines

Gerry E. Wilson, 85, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Des Moines.

He was born July 31, 1933, in Grant Township to Earl and Roberta Wilson. Gerry graduated from Shannon City High School, and then served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service, he went to work as a farmer for many years, prior to moving to Des Moines in 1964, where he worked for Dahl’s at 35th and Ingersoll for 30 years.

Gerry is survived by Velma Owens; his children, Bruce (Jodi) Wilson and Valerie (Grant) Johnson; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother Ronnie Wilson; as well as a host of other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son David Wilson, daughter-in-law Lisa Wilson and sister Janice Clark.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines. Burial will take place in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.