Richard H Wilson

Sad to hear of Dick's passing. I worked for him for a brief time at Oscar Mayer. He was great to work for -- a kind, pleasant gentleman always. Betsy Montzingo

Dear Mr. Wilson: Seeing your name and photo in the newspaper shocked me back to my school days in Middleton. I do not think we ever met, but I was a classmate and school friend of your son, Jeff. I remember Jeff well and seeing your photo sure did polish my memory of him. In Spanish class, Jeff pompously named himself "Jefe", which is Spanish for "chief". I remember Jeff as being very proud of his family and as a good guy. After we graduated from MHS in 1970, I envied his path to NU, but I don't think I ever saw him again. I and all of our classmates mourned Jeff's untimely and horrifically sad death, while so patriotically serving our country. I have been mentoring a neighborhood kid who is from Honduras, whose name is Jeff. I coached him in basketball and I bestowed on him the name "Jefe", in honor of your son, Jeff. I explained the significance of this honor to Jeff, and he seems proud to be called "Jefe". I am pretty sure that I never met your daughter, but I and my family wish to express to her our condolences on your passing. Clearly, your life in Middleton made our city a better place and I have always been proud to have considered your son, Jeff, a friend. Sincerely, Dan Simms

Dear Laura- I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Having recently gone through this with my own dad, I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. My thoughts are with you. Love, Barbara French

Dear Laura, I am sorry for the loss of your father. I worked for your father at Oscar Mayer in IE and he was a very kind and gentle man. We were interviewed together for the Link Magazine. One Christmas he gave me a small wooden Swiss music box with a little Hummel girl on looking at a yellow bird, which was the song it played. I still have it after all these years and think of him each time it is played. Many fond memories of your sweet father and the handball games he played during his lunch breaks. Denise Skuldt

I spent so many years sitting next to Dick in Church Choir. It was such an honor to sing for Dick at his funeral. I remember when he asked me several years ago. I'm so glad he asked and even more, to be able to be there for him and for Laura. A wonderful service and Laura's words described her father to a tee (pun intended)! Dick will be greatly missed!