Mr. Wilson was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Great Bend. He was the owner of a livestock production company.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the home; a son, Bryon of Ellsworth; two daughters, Sheila Gorman of McPherson and Audrey Scrivo of Olathe; two brothers, Gary of St. Joseph, Mo., and Galen of Rozel; and eight grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Burdett. A private inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Ellsworth County Emergency Medical Service.

There will be no visitation.

Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.