Richard Vance Wilson Jr.
November 27, 1955 — November 3, 2018
Richard Vance Wilson, Jr., 62, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, in the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Per Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City.
Richard was born November 27, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Richard Sr. and Doris (Johnson) Wilson. He graduated from Central City High School and served in the United States Army. Richard was employed at Weyerhauser, Inc. in Cedar Rapids as a forklift Operator until retiring in 2014. He enjoyed doing wood working and riding his motorcycle. Richard loved spending time with family and especially with his dog.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his siblings, Cindy Kenney of Flowery Branch, Georgia, David (Ronda) Wilson of Central City, Lynn (John) Yundt of Vinton, and Rod (Teri) Wilson of Marion; brother-in-law, Steve Hartwig of Marion; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Diane Hartwig; and one brother-in-law, Brent Kenney.
Richard was born November 27, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Richard Sr. and Doris (Johnson) Wilson. He graduated from Central City High School and served in the United States Army. Richard was employed at Weyerhauser, Inc. in Cedar Rapids as a forklift Operator until retiring in 2014. He enjoyed doing wood working and riding his motorcycle. Richard loved spending time with family and especially with his dog.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his siblings, Cindy Kenney of Flowery Branch, Georgia, David (Ronda) Wilson of Central City, Lynn (John) Yundt of Vinton, and Rod (Teri) Wilson of Marion; brother-in-law, Steve Hartwig of Marion; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Diane Hartwig; and one brother-in-law, Brent Kenney.
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