William’s life began on May 10, 1926 in Niles.

He was the son of Robert A. and Mary A. (Morgan) Wilson. He was a graduate of Dowagiac Central High School. William served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He was a self employed printer and owner of Lakeland Graphics in Niles and was the owner of the Mishawaka Enterprise newspaper.

He was the past Worshipful Master of St. Joseph Valley #4 Free and Accepted Masons in Niles.

His family includes five children, Gaye (Jerald) Prillwitz of Dowagiac, Dennis (Myra) Wilson and Marcia (Donald) Moore of Edwardsburg, Bill Wilson and Mary Wilson, of Niles; four grandsons and seven great grandchildren.

He passed away on Friday July 16, 2010 at Lakeland Specialty Care Center in Berrien Center.  He is preceded in death by a brother Lee Wilson.  His family invites friends to attend memorial services to be held Monday July 26 at 10 a.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel led by Pastor Doug Cuthbert.

He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery following the service.

Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Old Rugged Cross Foundation. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of William at www.yazel-clark.com.