Dean Wilson

Dean C. Wilson, 70, of Northgate Care Center in Waukon, Iowa, died on October 16, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon from complications with pneumonia.  He was born May 18, 1949 to Raymond and Eunice (Widmann) in Waterloo, Iowa.  He was a member of and baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo.  He then attended Immanuel Lutheran school through 8th grade.  He lived with his parents in Waterloo until their passing.  He then moved to Country Winds in Cresco, Iowa, then Northgate Care Center in Waukon.  Dean was a very social individual, a people-watcher, who enjoyed attending sporting events and family gatherings, and talking on the phone with friends & family.  He worked at Goodwill Industries in Waterloo and then at The Spectrum Network in Decorah, IA. Dean was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by one brother, Larry (Jeri) of Decorah, nephew Ted (Jill), Sam & Pete of Decorah, nephew Tim (Andrea), Riley, Max & Renae of Decorah, and many Wilson and Widmann aunts, uncles and cousins in the Waterloo area.  A memorial service was held on October 21 at Decorah Lutheran Church.  Pastor James Glesne and close family members and friends were in attendance. Fjelstul Funeral Home assisted the family with cremation services and preparation for the memorial service.  His ashes will be interred at Garden of Memories in Waterloo, Iowa at a later date.