Gerald L. Wilson, 90, Dale

Gerald L. Wilson, 90, of Dale, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

He was born June 16, 1933, in South Bend to Harry and Hazel (Clark) Wilson.

He married Wanda E. Redd on September 1, 1957, in Mississippi. 

Gerald served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Japan as a flight instructor during the Korean War. 

He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 395. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and watching Westerns. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild, Leann, and eight siblings.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda E. Wilson of Dale; three children, Susan (Duane) Thormahlen of Valparaiso, Gerald K. (Mae) Wilson of Firth, Idaho, and Sheri (Craig) Wildt of Dale; one sister, Patricia (Chester) Barnhart of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Erica (Jeff), Derek (Cherie), Connor, and Cory; and three great-grandchildren, River, Nikolai, and Elliot.

A graveside service for Gerald L. Wilson was held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fairmount Cemetery in Huntingburg. Pastor Jason Rea officiated the service. 

Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg handled the arrangements. 

Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.