Dale Gene Wilson Lancaster, Ohio Obituary

Dale Gene Wilson

<p>Dale &rdquo;Gene&rdquo; Wilson, age 73 of Columbus, died October 7th, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East.&nbsp; He was born on May 22, 1948 in Lancaster, to the late Raymond and Nellie Klinger Wilson. He was in the US. Army.&nbsp; He attended the Salvation Army, enjoyed gold prospecting, wood working, fishing, creating oil paintings, metallurgy, harnessing the power of explosives, and was naturally loved by all animals.&nbsp; Gene&rsquo;s exploration of all things of this world and love for life will be greatly missed.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Anne K. Gorman Wilson; children, Dianna Lynn Hamilton, Jan (Steve) Pekula, Tonya Troidl; step-sons, Andrew Maxwell, Gary (Natalie) Maxwell,&nbsp;Pat (Paola) Maxwell, and Jan (Steve) Pekula; grandchildren, Alexis Hamilton, Dustin Hamilton, Christy Short, and Michael McCann; siblings, Don (Betty) Wilson; beloved ex wife and friend,&nbsp;Kathy Wilson;&nbsp;sister in law, Judy Wilson; several nieces;&nbsp;nephews;&nbsp;friends, and two Pekingese Chihuahuas, Bo and Bandit.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his son, Lee, parents, and step-son, Samuel Maxwell and brother, Dan Wilson.</p> <p>An informal service and story telling will take place at 6PM on Wednesday Oct 20th at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N Columbus St. Lancaster, Oh 43130.&nbsp; Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home to offset expenses.&nbsp; Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com</p>
May 22, 1948 - October 7, 202105/22/194810/07/2021
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Paulla and Aaron Dennis
October 18, 2021
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October 15, 2021
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October 13, 2021
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