“Wendell” George Wilson

At age 84, Wendell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2026. He was born March 27, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio, to George “Winston” and Ellen Louise (Noce) Wilson.

Wendell was raised on the family farm in Carson City, graduating from Carson City High School. He went on to lead a dedicated career with General Motors, retiring as a forklift operator after 36 years of service. A man of steadfast faith, he was a committed member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and cherished the winters spent in Bradenton, Florida, alongside his wife. Wendell loved the outdoors, checking the weather daily, with journaling the highs and lows each evening along with the events of the day for years and years. He found great joy in biking, camping, fishing, hunting, and motorcycling. Above all, he was defined by his profound love for his family and his devotion to Jesus.

Wendell is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Wilson; children, Carri (Sparky) Wetherell, George “Dan” (Renee) Wilson, Todd (Jodi) Chambers, David (Elizabeth) Wilson, Robin Borowski, and Dianne (Willie) Carlisle; grandchildren, Joshua Wetherell, Caleb Wetherell, George “Cameron” (Anna) Wilson, Stacey (Ryan) Sears, Pamela (Ryan) DeMent, Tyler (Brittany) Wilson, Colin (Jordyn) Wilson, Michelle Borowski, Ryan (Symantha Taylor) Borowski, and Ta’Lia Carlisle; great-grandchildren, Trystin Wetherell, Charlotte Wilson, Myles Wilson, Noah Sears, Harper Sears, Nathan Sears, Edward DeMent, Mila Popma, Sage Wilson, Brooks Wilson, Remi Wilson, Acre Wilson, Hudson Wilson, Holden Wilson, Olivia Borowski, and Mason Christensen; brother, Wayne (Suzie) Wilson; sister, Ann (Dave) Worgul; sister-in-law, Pamela (John) Thompson; and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Tahlia Wilson; grandson, Shane Wilson; great-grandson, Oliver Wilson; and brother, Wallace Wilson.

The funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2418 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt, MI 48842, with Pastor Dean Poellet officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17th at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 N. Cedar St., Holt. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in memory of Wendell.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

“Boo, God’s love is wonderful because He has given you to me for a lifetime. A lifetime of happiness, A lifetime of standing by your side, A lifetime of knowing that you are the man I truly love. A lot has been shared, including most importantly our love of the Lord who has been faithful to us and enabled us to face anything that comes our way together. You are my lover, my best friend. Thank you for being by my side. I love you.”

Written to Wendell from Betty.