Obituary of Donald W. Wilson

Wilson, Donald Wayne Caro, Michigan Don, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2016. He was born on November 13, 1931 to the late Garrett & Ocla Wilson in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He was a proud Veteran. He served in the Army where he was wounded in the Korean War and awarded a Purple Heart. After returning to the United States, he attended school where he became a skilled watchmaker and jeweler. Don was the owner of Wilson Jewelers on Main Street in Marlette, MI, for 30 years. He was a member of the Marlette VFW Post #4837, the Marlette Planning Commission, and the Marlette Lions Club. He loved to read, visit with friends, "work out" at Hills and Dales Pool in Caro, and drive – just get in the car and go. He was preceded in death by his parents; and Sisters Bonnie Sue, Thelma (Tom) Abaid, Wanda (Bill) Carey. He is survived by his daughter, Dani Organek; Grandchildren, Garrett and Faith; Special Friend and Companion, Janet Fredrikson; Business/Life Manager, Sally (Don) Brunke; Life-Long Friend, Sue Ouimet; Brother, James Wilson; Sisters Brenda Bolyard, Diana (John) Marshall; Patty (Bryan) Cavins, Linda Allen, June Wagner; several nieces and nephews, and many cherished friends from Caro and Marlette. Please join us at the VFW Hall, 2942 Main Street, Marlette, MI on Sunday, April 24 from 1-4pm to celebrate Don's life. The ceremony will begin at 1:15pm followed by a luncheon. IF USING THE SYMPATHY STORE PLEASE SEND ALL SYMPATHY ITEMS TO THE FAMILYS HOME OR TO THE VFW HALL ON SUNDAY APRIL 24, 2016