Mike Wilson
January 7, 1949 ~ March 30, 2021
Michael 'Mike' Wilson, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospice, Cedar Rapids, following a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is caring for Mike and his family.
Survivors include his sons, Bryce James McGough of Sumner and John (Melonie) McGough of Cedar Rapids; former spouse, Sandy McGough of Santa Fe, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Nellie Wilson of Dundee; and several friends.
Michael Dean Wilson was born January 7, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, to Cyrus and Frances (Ennis) Wilson. He attended George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. After graduating from high school, Mike joined the Navy. Mike raised horses and belonged to the Center Point Saddle Club and the Cedar Rapids Horsemen's Club. He worked for the City of Cedar Rapids in Forestry for many years, and later in life for himself doing maintenance work. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and mushroom and asparagus hunting. He was talented house painter, completing many home renovations over the years. He was known as a funny guy to his friends, and will be missed by those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, George.
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I had a lot of fun with Mike and our group of friends back in the early ’70s. He was a very sweet man and could always make us laugh. I regret that we lost touch over the years. My condolences to Mike’s loved ones.