Jeff Wilson
1958-12-31 2016-08-29
Jeffrey Charles Wilson, 57, Stoughton and formerly of Eau Claire died Monday, August 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his family following a very long crusade with leukemia.
Jeff was born on December 31, 1958 in Eau Claire, WI to the late Charles H. Wilson and Dorothy (Flaskrud) Wilson. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School before earning his B.A. from UW Eau Claire. Jeff worked for many years in the restaurant industry. He was a manager for Blain’s Farm & Fleet and for Kwik Trip. He loved to spend time with family. Jeff and his family spent many enjoyable times camping, fishing and most importantly deer hunting. Sue and Jeff travelled to Palm Springs, Hawaii, Italy, Cancun – a source of great enjoyment. Jeff was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church. While in Eau Claire, he belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sue; sons Jacob (Jamie), Watertown; Nathan (Dorothy), Lovingston, VA; daughter Sadie (Nathan Ziegler), Beaver Dam; grandchildren Gabrielle, Allison, Emily, Amaya all of Watertown; Austin and Nadine, Lovingston, VA; Bridgit and Jeffrey, Beaver Dam; mother, Dorothy (Flaskrud) Wilson, Eau Claire; one brother, Timothy (Jennifer), Eau Claire; two sisters, Becky Spearbecker, Jacky (Jeff Henning), both of Eau Claire; two brothers-in-law, Gary (Nanette) Froseth, Wausau; Michael Froseth, Monroe; two sisters-in-law, Sally (Zachary Guerrero), Cudahy, Barb (Bill Bowers) Eau Claire, and many nieces and nephews.
Jeff was preceded in death by his dad, Charles H. Wilson, his brother Rodney Wilson.
Jeff’s family is deeply grateful for the support received from Agrace Hospice Services, especially his nurse Tara.
Jeff was born on December 31, 1958 in Eau Claire, WI to the late Charles H. Wilson and Dorothy (Flaskrud) Wilson. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School before earning his B.A. from UW Eau Claire. Jeff worked for many years in the restaurant industry. He was a manager for Blain’s Farm & Fleet and for Kwik Trip. He loved to spend time with family. Jeff and his family spent many enjoyable times camping, fishing and most importantly deer hunting. Sue and Jeff travelled to Palm Springs, Hawaii, Italy, Cancun – a source of great enjoyment. Jeff was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church. While in Eau Claire, he belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sue; sons Jacob (Jamie), Watertown; Nathan (Dorothy), Lovingston, VA; daughter Sadie (Nathan Ziegler), Beaver Dam; grandchildren Gabrielle, Allison, Emily, Amaya all of Watertown; Austin and Nadine, Lovingston, VA; Bridgit and Jeffrey, Beaver Dam; mother, Dorothy (Flaskrud) Wilson, Eau Claire; one brother, Timothy (Jennifer), Eau Claire; two sisters, Becky Spearbecker, Jacky (Jeff Henning), both of Eau Claire; two brothers-in-law, Gary (Nanette) Froseth, Wausau; Michael Froseth, Monroe; two sisters-in-law, Sally (Zachary Guerrero), Cudahy, Barb (Bill Bowers) Eau Claire, and many nieces and nephews.
Jeff was preceded in death by his dad, Charles H. Wilson, his brother Rodney Wilson.
Jeff’s family is deeply grateful for the support received from Agrace Hospice Services, especially his nurse Tara.
Jeff's Life in a Nut Shell Found the Love of his Life, Loved Passionately, Traveled the World and took the Back roads, Toasted and Loved his Family and Friends, Never Ever settled for the Status Quo, Stayed Curious and Adventurous, Never took his Health for granted and Believed in the healing Power of Grand kids.
tribute by Jacky Henning