David C. Wilson, 82, June 26, 1930-Oct. 21, 2012

Obituary courtesy of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home:

David C. Wilson, age 82 of Wheaton passed away on October 21, 2012 after an extended illness.

Dave was born on June 26, 1930 in Mount Vernon, NY to Gerald Wilson and Ella (Baxter Close) Wilson.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Nancy (Linton) Wilson; his children Daniel (Emily) Wilson of Granville, Ohio, Laura (Jerry) Kolb of Peoria, IL, Thomas (Holly) Wilson of Wheaton and Cynthia (Terry) Meier of Naperville; his grandchildren Molly and Charlie Wilson, Mercedes and Kasey Kolb, David and Cooper Wilson, and Matthew, Patrick, Melanie and Natalie Meier; his brother Robert G. Wilson of Key Biscayne, FL.; and several nieces and nephews.

Dave attended Haverford College. In the early 1950's he made public appearances with Buffalo Bob Smith as Clarabell the Clown in the New York area. He spent his career in the Capital Equipment Industry. Dave had instrumental roles in a number of local causes including the school district consolidation, and most proudly his memorabilia contributions to the Red Grange Heritage Gallery.

He was an ardent Cubbies, Bears and Blackhawks fan, always looking forward to next year. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather whose greatest joy was his family and attending his children's and grandchildren's events.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 N. West St., Wheaton, IL 60187. Guests are invited to offer condolences to the family 1hour before the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude's Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 (www.stjuderanch.org), or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Info: (630) 668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com