Richard K. Wilson 1944 - 2017

Richard K. Wilson passed away at the age of 72 on April 30, 2017, at his home in Tennessee.

Rich was born on Oct. 31, 1944, in Kenosha to Kenneth and Elaine Wilson. He grew up with four sisters and one brother. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1962 and completed courses in Marketing Management at Kenosha Technical Institute. He enjoyed repairing and remodeling stock cars for drag racing and was president of the local chapter of National Hot Rod Association for two years. He served two years in the Navy until his honorable discharge in 1966.

He married Muriel Wilson (Bischoffer) in August of 1990, and was the proud father of Craig Wilson (45), Andrea Wilson (42) and Brian Wilson (40). He and Muriel found a common love for riding motorcycles and took several trips out west. Rich was an expert wood worker who left behind a beautiful collection of work.

Rich is survived by his wife Muriel; children, Craig (Jennie), Andrea (Matt) and Brian (Sara); six grandchildren; brother, Steve Wilson (Val) and sisters Barbara Beaulieu, Laurie Corsi, Julie Wilson and Carolyn Daleen (Michael). He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; mother, Elaine; and little sister, Margaret.

A service will be held on May 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church located at 7307 40th Ave in Kenosha, WI 53142.

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