Earl Willson

Earl Willson, 82, of Lisbon, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. A maximum of 10 people will be allowed into the funeral home at one time. Please follow social distancing requirements and plan to wait outside for your turn. Private Family Graveside at Lisbon Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Lynn (Greg), Brad (Dawn), and Steven; grandchildren, Arielle (Matt) Dunn, and Scott Willson; special friend, Winnie Hosford; best friend, Robert Renner; cousin, Harlan Rasmusson; and several extended family members and friends. Earl L. Willson was born October 24, 1937, in Leon, Iowa, to Howard and Vera (Wyatt) Willson. He attended High School in Albia, graduating in 1956. He joined the Army, attending boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood. He enjoyed swimming at Cornell in his younger years. After retiring from Hy-Vee following 25 years of dedicated work, Earl had the opportunity to become the owner of the Willson Grocery Corp. in Lisbon. He was an avid Hawkeye football fan, enjoyed reading and taking day trips in the car. He was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; and companion, Diane Shelton. A special thanks to the nurses and doctors at St. Luke's Hospital and to Dr. Younger and his team at Living Center West for their generous care given to Earl.