Hiram Wilson

SUN PRAIRIE-Hiram "Buck" Wilson, age 88, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, peacefully at home with family. He was born on Aug. 25, 1920, in Bald Mountain, N.C., the son of Isaac and Cora (McCurry) Wilson. Buck was one of 10 children. He was a radar instructor in the U. S. Air Force from 1938 until 1946. Buck married Dorothy Flynn in 1944. She preceded him in death in January 1973. He later married Marlene (Reichert) Enger in December of 1974. Buck was a proud member of the Madison Police Department for 26 years, retiring in 1975 with the rank of captain. His hobby was his nine children, 23 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Buck was the epitome of a country gentleman, a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His sense of humor and smile lightened a room. Buck is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Suzanne (Wayne) Peterson of Orlando, Fla., Barb (Hermann) Hansen of Browntown, Wis., David (Donna) Wilson of Burnsville, N.C., John (Joyce) Wilson of Liberty, Utah, Dan (Kathy) Wilson of Cottage Grove, Matt Enger of Monona, Debra (Kennedy) Severson of McFarland, Tony (Dawn) Enger of Sun Prairie, and Lisa (Mark) Fletcher of Madison; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Belle (Stewart) Edwards of Burnsville, N.C.. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and a loving canine companion, Brandy. Buck was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; his parents; eight siblings; and a grandson, Adam Wilson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, and also from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.