Wilson, Lawrence Watt “Larry” (1925-2021)

CARNINE, DINGMAN, DREY, GROTH, MCKEE, WILSON

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 5/9/2021 at 09:49:43

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home
Winterset Chapel
Winterset, Iowa

Larry Watt Wilson

Lawrence (Larry) Watt Wilson, 96, of Winterset, died peacefully on May 3, 2021 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Larry lived most of his life in Sac City, Iowa and recently in Winterset. He served honorably in the United States Navy in the Pacific Rim during World War II. Larry married Marjorie Carnine in 1946. They had two children. In 1977, he married Betty McKee and gained three stepchildren.

He was a lifelong house builder and contractor who loved to play golf until the age of 90. He will be remembered for his many stories and quirky sense of humor.

Larry is survived by his children, Susan Wilson (Steve Dingman) and Steven Wilson (Linda); stepchildren, Tracy Drey (Dan), Rob McKee (Mariecris) and Tish McKee; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty and grandsons, Randy Groth and Kyle Drey.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Oakland Cemetery in Sac City, Iowa. Military honors will be provided by the Sac City VFW Post#590.

Memorials may be directed to the Winterset VFW Post#8142 and/or the Sac City VFW Post#590.