Richard Leroy Wilson Sr., 80, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born April 27, 1941, in Granite City, a son of the late Leo and Etta (Reading) Wilson. He married Loretta June (Dahmm) Wilson on June 1, 1968, in Granite City and she survives. He retired from American Steel after 25 years of dedicated service followed by 15 years of service with the Granite City Park District. He was a member of Glenview Assembly of God Church in Granite City and cherished his grandchildren. He enjoyed his days of playing golf and woodworking and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Amy Wilson, Timothy and Mary Kay Wilson, Scott and Barb Wilson and Jason and JoAnn Wilson, all of Granite City; seven grandchildren, Zach, Matthew, Daniel, Lucas, Lauren, Michael, and Makayla; a brother, David Wilson of Granite City; three sisters, Flora Graham of Ohio, Patricia Parks of Desoto, Missouri and Evelyn Holmes of Granite City; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Yvonne Adelsberger, Edna Gean, and Wanda Baumberger, and one brother, Charles Wilson.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Glenview Assembly of God Church, 3000 Maryville Road in Granite City on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where visitation will continue on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Timothy O’Keefe officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery on Nameoki Road in Granite City. Memorials may be made to Glenview Assembly of God Church. Irwin Chapel of Granite City is in charge of arrangements. www.irwinchapel.com
