"I remember your face when we bought you a Beta fish for Boss's Day. He had a lovely tank set up with lights, stones and a plastic plant. You were a great boss and always had a happy team. I always knew you as a happy guy who enjoyed working with people, quick witted and fun. You always had an open door with me and a big groan when I walked in but that was always followed by a smile! My family and I are praying for you and yours. God bless you Mike and all those who loved you. "
In loving memory of
Michael Robert Wilson
December 1, 1982 - September 7, 2011
GRIMES - Michael R. Wilson, 28, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 7th.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, Sept. 12th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines with Rev. Robert A. Hoefler officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with a vigil service at 6:30 P.M.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Michael Robert Wilson, the son of Robert and Sandra (Hayes) Wilson, was born December 1, 1982 in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from Dowling High School in 2001 and continued his education at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for one year. Mike then transferred to Iowa State University in Ames and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. On May 21, 2011 he married Emily C. Berg at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Des Moines. She was the love of his life. They made their home in Grimes. Mike was employed with Wells Fargo as a loan administrator manager I. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially on the Berg farm in Harper and the Hayes farm in Garner.
Mike is survived by his wife, Emily; his parents, Robert and Sandra Wilson of Coralville; a sister, Joanna Wilson of Oakland, California, and her fiancé, Brett Green; maternal grandmother, Marilyn Hayes of Garner; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harlan Hayes of Garner and paternal grandparents, Dr. F. Dale and Flora Wilson of Davenport.
Mike's 8th Grade Confirmation Passage:
"I am with you always, to the very end of the age. " Matthew 28: 20
Tributes
"To All: Our most heartfelt thanks to all who have written such kind thoughts and offered prayers and condolences. As Mike's parents we are overwhelmed with grief and sadness. But amidst our tears. we know that that Mike is at Peace, and that the Lord has taken him Home. And that we shall see him again. God Bless you all for your comforting words. Sincerely, "
"two weeks have passed and I still hear him singing peanut butter jelly time. Mike and I were good friends and although we didn't see or talk to each other daily, I miss him like crazy. My thoughts and prayers to the family and his wife. "
"I pray that God will strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. We love you. Psalm 55:22 "
"I worked with Mike at Wells Fargo. He was always a nice guy and happy to help when you needed it. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP Mike"
"It is hard to believe Mike is no longer with us. I only knew him for the time he and Emily had been together. He was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike and Emily's family and friends during this difficult time. "
"I am so sorry Mike is no longer with us. I didn't see him often and I didn't know him very well, but I always enjoyed when I did see him and just hanging out an talking. Mike was a great guy!!! I am so sorry to the family and friends of Mike as they endure this loss. Dani "
"Bob, Sandy, Joanna & Emily, We were so saddened to hear about Michael's passing. We still have sweet memories of our small boys playing on Wakonda Street in Bettendorf. God's blessings to all of you! You are in our prayers & memories."
"Sandy and Bob - Words cannot do convey sufficient symptahy for your loss, ease your pain, nor can they fully express the sorrow we feel for you at this, your hour of tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you, Emily, Joanna, and both families. Mike will be missed and the world was a better place for having Mike. My fondest memories are from all of our little league baseball days and adventures. Oh, the hours we spent together. Mike was always similing, cheerful and willing to help - espeically when he could drive the Gator and other equipment. Mike loved baseball and he always seemed at ease while just hanging out at the ball fields. Mike's in God's loving hands now and I am sure you know that he has found eternal peace, happiness, and is watching over the loved ones waiting to meet him again. God Bless. "
"My condolences go out to all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may Mike rest in peace. "
"Joanna, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"Sandy, Bob and Joanna, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love."
"I worked w/ Mike at Wells Fargo before my husband and I moved to northeastern Iowa a year ago. He was always bouncy and cheerful, and I was sorry to hear of his passing. I know many kids looked up to him at WF, and I know we won't forget the impact his happiness made every day. My prayers are with his family and friends back in DSM."
"Mike was full of energy, jokes, and a free spirit. He brought happiness to my friend Emily, and he loved her very much. I still say to this day he would have married her the first two weeks of their dating, but he hung in there patiently awaiting her readiness. They tied the knot then unfortunatley had difficulties. My memories of Mike will include the happy Mike I once knew. Until next time Mike....may you rest in piece. Dina "
"I worked with Mike at Wells Frago. He was always happy and liked to work out here at the gym, we all would joke with him about it and i know he will be missed by all of us!"
"I first met Mike the day he and Emily picked up their wedding flowers......He was happy, and SO in love! Even though I didnt know him long, I did KNOW how much he loved EMILY...........it showed inside and out! I am sad that he left us so young, and I am even sadder that he and EM will not grow old together. May you rest in Peace Mike."
"Mike was a terrific person who could make you laugh no matter what the circumstance!!! He was always there to help and worked diligently to make things better for others. Prayers to your family during this time. May the Lord comfort you all! "
"Wilson was an excellent bartender and an even better friend. He served me thousands of drinks and just as many laughs and good memories. What I wouldn't give for just one more... RIP Wilson."
"Michael was always a ray of sunshine in our lives. I had him in class at Dowling Catholic and he greeted me every day with a cheerful "hello". We will certainly miss him."
"I unfortunately did not know Mike, but I have known Emily since I was 5 days old as she was born five days after I was. Emily was one of my closest friends and what I will miss most about Mike is that he and Emily did not get to spend their entire lives together. I love you, Em and I am thinking about you all the time. Love, Shaina Gearhart"
"We are devastated by the loss of Mike. I went to Dowling (graduated when Mike was a Freshman) however, my husband worked with Mike at Wells Fargo and knew him well. We always enjoyed seeing Mike while he worked downtown on Court Ave. We will be attending the Vigil on Sunday and our prayers are with you and your family this evening and all evenings to come. So sorry."
"Our prayers are with you. Bob and Mary (Gatchel) Sniezek"
"Jeanne and I remember picnics at our house with the Wilson Family and when I coached Michael how to pitch for Little League. Grandpa Wilson was with us one time. That was a fun and memorable evening. Unbelievable what life deals us sometimes. We're there for you. "
"Bob and Sandy, I was devastated to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. Patti Williams, NCJH, retired"
"Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of loss and sorrow. "
"We have been friends since we were just little kids. Our friendship continued to grow over the years. No matter where life took us we always seemed to find eachother again. I will never forget the times we had and memories we shared. You will be missed. Forever in my heart. Watch over us now. Love you. "
"Dear Sandra and Bob: I am so sorry for your loss. I will be leaving town on sat. noon and not back till 11:00 on Mon as such I wll not be present at the services. If I did not have this obligation I would be with you in person. You have my thoughts and prayers Mark A. Critelli"
"Thought and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God watch over the family and bring them peace. "
"We so enjoyed going through RCIA class with Michael! "
"I will always cherish when we would watch deadliest catch an ge buffalo wild wings to go. There are so many othee memories. I am truly blessed to have been your friend. You always made everyone around you laugh. I never saw u in a bad mood. You were my brother. An I will never forget you. "