William H. Wilson / May 10, 1926-July 16, 2010
William’s life began on May 10, 1926, in Niles, the son of Robert A. and Mary A. (Morgan) Wilson.
William, 84, of Niles, 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 owned the Mishawaka Enterprise newspaper.
He was past Worshipful Master of St. Joseph Valley 4 Free and Accepted Masons in Niles.
William’s family includes: five children, Gaye (Jerald) Prillwitz of Dowagiac, Dennis (Myra) Wilson of Edwardsburg, Marcia (Donald) Moore of Edwardsburg, and Bill Wilson and Mary Wilson, both 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 for William on 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.