Robert John Wilson

Robert John Wilson, age 84 of Menomonie, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on July 14, 1931 in Ingram, Wisconsin to Chester E. and Verna N. (Bisson) Wilson. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1949. From 1951 to 1955 he proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean Conflict.

On June 29, 1957 he married Lorraine Goodell. To this union three children were born; Susan, Sara and John. He began his financial career with Thorp Finance Corp. in 1956. In 1958 he went to work for Menomonie Farmers Credit Union which eventually became Westconsin Credit Union. He retired as President and CEO in 1993.

He served as a director on many boards which included American Red Cross-Dunn County, U.W. Stout Foundation, St. Joseph’s Financial Council, Dunn County Development Corp. and also Vice President for State of Wisconsin Credit Union Review Board, a member of the Dunn County Fish and Game, American Legion Hosford Chase Post #32, Dunn County Jury Commissioner, Credit Union National Association State Issues Open Committee and Vice President Director for Wisconsin Credit Union Bank Holding Company. He also served as campaign chair for Representative Al Baldus during his 1st two terms as state assemblyman.

Bob is survived by his wife Lorraine of 58 years, daughters Susan (Dale) Mork, Sara (Timothy) Mason; son John (Sue) Wilson; grandchildren Brian (Sarah) Mork, Brent (Kristi) Mork, Braden (Jill) Mork, Michael (Samantha) Wilson and Kayla (Nicholas) Hay; great grandchildren Ellie and Cameron Mork, Maggie and Teagan Mork, RJ and Leo Wilson and James Hay, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many hunting, fishing & golfing friends and acquaintances from his many years with the Credit Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Warren and sister Irene.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father James Kurzynski officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery with military honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. There will be visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.