Myron Wilson

Myron Greer Wilson, a proud American, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at age 105. Born in Edgerton, Kansas on November 18, 1919 to Royal F. Wilson and Bessie (Seckinger) Wilson. He grew up as a Kansas farm boy. By age 12 he was plowing fields with a 6-horse team. 

He was a 33rd degree Freemason, Shriner, a member of the National Sojourners, husband and father. He could repair all things mechanical. 

As an Army Sargent he served in the Philippines during World War II. Following the war, he was honorably discharged as a Captain. He met and married Wanda I. Lucas in 1946 upon his return to the States. They had two children, Wendy in 1949 and Michael in 1951 (he passed tragically in 1978). They went on to found Wilson Electric Company in Topeka where they as a team grew the business. 

He loved America and was a tireless promoter of American Freedoms in their truest form as represented by the American flag. He shared his patriotism with many through a “Building the Flag Show” presentations (with two other men) to schools, church groups, Scout troops, Masonic groups and many others while dressed in American colonial army uniforms. 

Myron was preceded in death by his parents, his son; Michael and sister; Maxine (Wilson) Oshel.  

He is survived by his daughter; Wendy Wilson (Jeff Binder) of Overland Park, Kansas. 

Thanks to all the wonderful residents and caring staff at McCrite Plaza in Topeka and Elara Hospice in her final days. Special thanks to Steve Armstrong for his years of friendship to the family. 

Memorial service at a later date. Ashes will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

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