HINSDALE, N.Y.- Robert L. “Bob” Wilson, 85, of Hinsdale,
passed away at home on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Born on September 27, 1933 in Salamanca, he was a son of
Raymond J. and Catherine B. Dervil Wilson.
On July 19, 1965 in the Town of Olean, he married Helyn E. McGovern, who
survives.
Bob was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of
1951. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
having served during the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1962. After
serving his country, Bob was employed as a crane operator at the former Clark
Brothers in Olean. He was then employed
in construction with Labor Union #621.
In 1979 he was elected as highway superintendent for the Town of
Hinsdale, retiring in 2000.
He was a life member of Norton Chambers American Legion Post
1434 in Hinsdale, a life member of the Hinsdale Fire Department where he was a
past chief and a past president, and a member of both the New York State and
the Cattaraugus County Highway Superintendent’s Associations. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting
and fishing. Bob enjoyed playing cards, especially with Monday Card Club. He was known for his quick wit and jokes. In
his younger years, he enjoyed snowmobiling and golfing.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Kathleen
E. Wilson of Lowell, Massachusetts; a son, Robert L. Wilson, Jr.; two brothers,
Roger Wilson of Orrville, Ohio and Randy Wilson of Warren, Pa.; and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a
sister-in-law, Rosanne Wilson; and a brother-in-law, Charles “Chuck” McGovern.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service
at 1pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118
South Union Street, Shinglehouse, Pa., with Mr. Monroe Bishop, lay speaker of
the Hinsdale United Methodist Church, officiating.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord
military honors on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hinsdale
Fire Department, 3832 Main Street, Hinsdale, NY 14743 or to Norton Chambers
American Legion Post 1434, NYS Rte 16, Hinsdale, NY 14743.
Bob’s family has entrusted his care and cremation
arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Bob, please
visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
