C. Richard Wilson, 95, of East Liberty, passed from this life Jan. 6, 2016, at the Gables in Marysville.
He was born Oct. 25, 1920, a son of the late Charles E. and Thelma Howison Wilson.
On Oct. 25, 1941, he married the former Daisy Warden, who preceded him in death June 27, 2015. He also was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Evadna Wilson; and a sister, Johanna Brown.
He is survived by four sons, David (Pam) of East Liberty, Steven (Becky) of North Lewisburg, John (Sue) of Urbana and Mark (Brenda) of Kenton; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church. A proud veteran, he served in the medical corps during World War II. He retired from W.B. Marvin Mfg. of Urbana and was a former Zane Township trustee.
Through the years, he has enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, he treasured his family and neighbors.
Interment is at a later date in Middleburg Cemetery.