Donald R. Wilson

Monte Verde, Fl. - Donald R. Wilson, 95, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Clermont South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida. His loving family and grandchildren were by his bedside.

Don was born December 5, 1923, in Burbank, California. He was the son of the late Ross and Ethel Wilson (Hause) owners of Westside Feed Store.

Donald entered the army immediately upon graduating from Leavittsburg High School in 1941. He married his wife Marie (Danick ) before being deployed in the army in 1942. He was a member of the 4th Platoon, 409th infantry, 103rd Cactus Division.

Upon being honorably discharged from the army in 1945, he attended Hiram College and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Chemistry. He taught Physics, Chemistry, and Math. He was also the Dean of Boys at Leavittsburg High School. He retired after 30 years of teaching.

Donald was also the co-owner with his wife of “The Holiday” Restaurant and Carry-out in Madison-on the Lake for 40 years.  Don was a devout Catholic and attended Catholic churches in Geneva and Florida. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, music, crossword puzzles, playing the organ traveling especially to Florida, caning chairs and enjoying his family, friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

            He is survived by his three children Eric P. (Grace) Wilson of Champion, Loretta (James) Garrison of Montverde, Florida and Kathleen (Steve) Gibson of Clermont Florida.; Two brothers Howard (Wanda) Wilson of Warren, and Herbert Wilson of Lincoln California. He loved his 6 grandchildren Shawnn (Kim) Wilson, Bryant (Jennifer) Wilson, Michael (Laura) Garrison, Catherine Garrison (Mark Roldan) Julia Garrison and Lauren Gibson.  He cherished his 6 great grandchildren, Rocco Wilson, Beckham Wilson, Taylor Garrison, Zachary Garrison, Bradley Garrison, Ella Garrison.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife Marie Wilson whom he married November 26, 1942.

             Calling Hours will be Thursday June 13, 5-7 p.m. and Friday, June 14, from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel; 1884 North Rd; Warren Ohio 44483. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3020 Reeves Rd. N.E Warren, Ohio 44483 with Rev. Christopher Henyk officiating.

Burial will be at All Souls Cemetery Hoagland Blackstub Rd, Cortland Ohio 44410.

Monetary contributions to DAV Trumbull County Chapter 11; 2044 Youngstown Rd. S.E. Warren, Ohio 44484.

            Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send condolences to Donald’s family.   

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