Earl Willson Mount Vernon, Iowa Obituary

Earl Willson

Earl Willson, 82, of Lisbon, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Visitation: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. A maximum of 10 people will be allowed into the funeral home at one time. Please follow social distancing requirements and plan to wait outside for your turn. Private Family Graveside at Lisbon Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Lynn (Greg), Brad (Dawn), and Steven; grandchildren, Arielle (Matt) Dunn, and Scott Willson; special friend, Winnie Hosford; best friend, Robert Renner; cousin, Harlan Rasmusson; and several extended family members and friends. Earl L. Willson was born October 24, 1937, in Leon, Iowa, to Howard and Vera (Wyatt) Willson. He attended High School in Albia, graduating in 1956. He joined the Army, attending boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood. He enjoyed swimming at Cornell in his younger years. After retiring from Hy-Vee following 25 years of dedicated work, Earl had the opportunity to become the owner of the Willson Grocery Corp. in Lisbon. He was an avid Hawkeye football fan, enjoyed reading and taking day trips in the car. He was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; and companion, Diane Shelton. A special thanks to the nurses and doctors at St. Luke’s Hospital and to Dr. Younger and his team at Living Center West for their generous care given to Earl.
October 24, 1937 - May 22, 202010/24/193705/22/2020
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Greg Gemmer
May 31, 2020
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Deb Weaver
May 27, 2020
So very sorry to hear this. I have many fond memories of all the great conversations and advice I got whenever I went to Wilson's ❤
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Marc
May 27, 2020
I did some remodeling work for Earl in the 1990’s. I really enjoyed getting to know him. A good man.
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Julie Grimm
May 26, 2020
I will always remember my Saturdays with you and mom ! Lunches at Gwen's and sitting outside on your patio. Will always and forever remember those days . RIP you will be missed
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Mark Powers
May 25, 2020
RIP Earl. Have many memories of helping him and Steve around the store, going along with him and Steve to Iowa football games. He always had some good advice to give when I needed it. You will be missed.
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Robert Zahorik
May 24, 2020
RIP Earl. Always enjoyed the little grocery store that had everything.
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Deb Weaver
May 27, 2020
RIP Earl... Just saw this....have many memories of great conversations and advice whenever I came into Wilson's ❤