"Stephany and Family, May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Mike and Mary Scallon"
In loving memory of
Michael S. Wilson
June 25, 1961 - January 12, 2016
MICHAEL WILSON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Michael S. Wilson, 54, of Moscow, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Memorial Gathering will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the West Liberty Community Center. Memorials may be made to the family in care of his wife, Robin Wilson and mailed to 2528 150th Street, Moscow, IA 52760. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Michael gave the Gift of Hope and the Gift of Life thru the Iowa Donor Network.
Mike was born on June 25, 1961, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Alfred Lee and MaryLou Marvin Wilson. He graduated from West Liberty High School, Class of 1980. He married Robin R. Phillips on November 8, 1985, at Spangler United Methodist Church Chapel. They had been married for 30 years and had four daughters.
He was a production supervisor at Potter's Industries for 31 years. He formerly served a reserve police officer for seven years in West Liberty. He participated in horse shows, was a member of the Muscatine Saddle Club, Rock Stars Saddle Club (where he was a founding member), American Buckskin Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, and the Midwest Horseman's Association. He loved going to horse shows, anywhere and everywhere. He was an active volunteer at the 4-H horse shows. He also treasured vacations to Mexico with Robin. A Rock Stars Saddle Club member stated "Mike was our brightest shining star, with the vision to provide up and coming youth with more opportunities to show and prosper with their horse." Robin wants everyone to remember Mike as "A great man that everyone loved and called dad".
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Robin Wilson of Muscatine; four daughters, Christina Gries, Stephany Wilson, Tiffany Wilson, and Kimberly Wilson; a grandson, Lane Michael Gries; his father, Alfred L. Wilson of West Liberty; one brother, Anthony Wilson of Wichita, Kansas; and one sister, Lucinda Wilson of West Liberty.
He was preceded in death by his mother, MaryLou Wilson on December 9, 2000, and a brother, Timothy Wilson, on January 30, 2010.
Tributes
"Robin and family, You have our deepest sympathy. We were so sorry to hear about Mike. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Jeff & Vicki Kaufmann and family"
"Sorry for your loss..Mike was a great guy, I remember all of the fun stuff you guys had at your house.. James,Candy and Dallas"
"we are all shocked, saddened, and have been so blessed to know Mike. We remember all the Hy-vee cook-outs, haunted housing, hay rack rides, D.J.ing at the Hy-Vee X-mas parties and the numerous times Mike helped us all out. A man whose heart was even bigger than his muscles. He will be missed by ALL. "
"Robin and family, please except my deepest condolences. Rod Harrison"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Robin! May the many memories help you through this very difficult time! "
"Robin and Family:
You have all been so blessed, with the love and wonderful memories of Mike (Husband) (DAD) & (MUCH MORE IN YOUR HEARTS) have shared with you all. He was the Rock for so many..........God Bless you and your FAMILY, as well all the people he had made a wonderful impression to be strong!
Always,"
"I remember seeing him around when he was on the reserve force. Always nice to me and my family. God rest his soul."
"I am very sorry to hear of your loss Robin & family. May your memories sustain you through this very difficult time. "
"I am so very sorry, Robin. Our prayers are with you, the girls and Lane. Mike was the kindest man, thoughtful and always willing to help. I can think of a dozen times in the last few years when he helped me or Deb ....everything from helping me park my trailer to helping change a flat tire. His good deeds were evidence of his good heart. Words fail us now, but know how much all your "horse shoe" friends love you and your family and share your sadness."
"My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Wson/ Phillips families. Mike was an acceptional man, great husband and a wonderful father. His presence will be missed."
" "A great man that everyone loved and called dad"....how true these words are... My deepest sympathies go out to The Wilson family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was so helpful by opening up his home for me to stay at as I transitioned into my military career in 2009. Everytime I came back I knew I always had a place to stay. The last time I saw Mike was a couple of years ago. We talked in the barn about my travels, how the family was doing, and life in general. Before I left Mike gave me a big ol' hug and said that I "would always be welcome here". May you rest in peace papa. I will never forget you. "
"Mike will always be remembered as a very kind hearted soul, I was so shocked to hear of his passing. My first thought was "No it can't be our Mike Wilson". Robin I am here for you, please don't hesitate to ask for help or a shoulder."
"what a shocker. So sorry robin and family. Let me know if anything I can do to help."
"So sorry to hear about Mike he was a great guy. He will be missed dearly. prays are out their for all of you"s .Take care"
"I'm so sorry to hear this. Hugs to u robin and the kids. I remember all the hay rack rides you guys had. "
"Our condolences to Robin and the girls...Cindy ...Mike's special little grandson ...and the rest of Mike's family. We will always remember all the wonderful times Country Dancing over the years! May GOD comfort you all during this very sad time."
"Robin and family, I'm sending my sincer condolences on the loss of your husband and your children's father! As you know no death is ever easy but just know it's not the end, but the begining of a journey that you will someday meet again in heaven. But until that day, Mike will be looking after each and everyone of you. God bless each and everyone of you!"
"I'm very sadden to hear this about Mike, what an awesome person he was,, I remember all the great times we all had,, Pattie and Donnie Clark, all the line dancing we did,, the awesome trip we all took to St. Louis,, the trip we all took to Zihuatanejo, Mexico,, he will surely be missed, what a sad day,, may God bless you Robin and the girls. "
"Mike was always a very special person. He always had a smile and if you said you needed help he was right there. We will greatly miss him too. Our thoughts and prayers are for Robin and the Girls and Family."
"To a wonderful man. I learned to line dance from Mike and Robin a long time ago. So much fun too. Always had a smile on his face. Willing to do things for anyone. Mike will be deeply missed. So sorry Robin and family for your sudden loss. Many prayers. RIP MIKE WILSON"
"Dearest Wilson family, I am so very sorry to hear about Mike. He was always so nice to everyone and could always make you laugh. I'll be praying for you all. Love to you all."
"Dear Cristy, Mike and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know that we are thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers."
"My sympathies for the loss of a great man. I remember back to when we were all kids showing our horses in 4H and Mike and Robin were dating. Seems like a lifetime ago. My heart breaks for Robin and the girls. To lose a huband, father and grandfather at such a young age is devastating. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family. "
"I'm Very sorry to hear about Michael. It was always fun to talk and work with him at the West Liberty Horse Shows I judges, a great family. He will be missed."