Randall J. Wilson

Rockford - Randall J. Wilson of Rockford, Il. passed away unexpectedlynbsp; June 9 th , 2011 after a lengthy illness with diabetes. Born July 1 st , 1953 in Waukegan, Il. the son of Robert and Ann Wilson. Graduate of Boylan HS and received his B.S., M.B.A. and Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Business practices focused in accounting, tax law, real-estate, investments, and served as faculty at multiple universities in Illinois and Wisconsin. Married Miriam Henry of Rockford, Il. and had two sons, Robert and Ryan. He enjoyed farming for many years in Cadott, Wi. and finally moved back to Rockford in 2008. Randy enjoyed sports for most of his life and most recently truly enjoyed wood working and was in the process of constructing two canoes. He is survived by son 1Lt Robert (Becky)Wilson of Robins AFB, Georgia, parents Robert and Ann Wilson of Rockford, brother Robert of Oklahoma, brother Wayne of Tennessee, sister Julie (Paul) Schwalm of Massachusetts, sister Mary (Gary) Telfer of Fort Atkinson, Wi., sister Rhonda (Steve) Mielke of Rockford, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Ryan Wilson and grandparents Mary and William Wilson.

Funeral Service at 1pm Monday June 13, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home Mulford Chapel.nbsp; Burial to follow in Arlington Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 12pm until 2pm Sunday June 12, 2011 in the Mulford Chapel.nbsp; Visitation also from 12pm until 1pm Monday in the funeral home.nbsp; In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ryan Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund.nbsp; May be mailed to 829 N. Main St., Cadott, WI.nbsp; Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com