Lloyd Paul Wilson

Lloyd Wilson, age 78, of Neillsville, WI died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Lloyd Paul Wilson was born on June 19, 1933 in Oak Park, IL the son of Paul and Esther (Wagner) Wilson. He graduated from Senn High School in Chicago, IL and then studied pre-med at Wright's Junior College in Chicago. Lloyd then spent two years in Medical School studying Podiatry. In the summer of 1957 Lloyd began working for the Deluxe Check Printing Co. in Chicago, IL. On March 30, 1963 he was united in marriage to Genevieve Petrulis in Oak Park, IL. They both spent their careers working at Deluxe in factories in Chicago, New Berlin, WI and Miami, FL. After their retirement they moved to Port St. Lucie, FL for 5 years. They moved to their lake home in Rhinelander, WI in 1999 and in 2008 they moved to Neillsville.He enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially bowling, golf and football. He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Bulls, Bears and Cubs fan. He also enjoyed fishing and tending to his flower gardens. Lloyd was a great person to confide in, and he treated everyone like family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.He is survived by his wife, Gene, a daughter, Rose-Marie (John) Bartell of Neillsville and two grandchildren, Jake (Fiance, Anika MacDonald) Bartell of Minnetonka, MN and Becky (Fiance, Ryan Cody) Bartell of Neillsville.Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents.A Memorial Service for Lloyd will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Hospice Chaplain, Fran Trochta will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Gesche Funeral Home.Honorary Casket Bearers will be Wayne Sunderlin, John Sunderlin, John Weber, Leroy Lezotte, Doug Lotito and Franklin Boh.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456