Sam E. Wilson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sam E. Wilson of Bettendorf, Iowa, born in Rock Island, Illinois, who passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sam E. Wilson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Wilson and Althea Wilson (Marshall). He is survived by: his wife Mary Wilson; his children, Kristine, Tom Wilson (Ann) of Wylie, TX, Lynda Sangston (Ken) of Plano, TX, James Watson of Davenport, IA, Joe Watson of Davenport, IA, Julie Lelonek (Pete) of Ankeny, IA, Teresa Lund (Mike) of Omaha, NE and Dianne Bak (Rich) of Omaha, NE; his grandchildren, Aaron Wilson, Abby Griffin, Brianna Freeman, Austin Lelonek, Alex Lelonek, Lauren Lund, Nicole Lund, Madelyn Lund, Tyler Bak and Samantha Bak; and his siblings, Nancy Schick (Jack) and Steve Wilson. He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Rock Island/ Milan Educational Foundation or St. John Vianney Catholic Church.