Dennis Robert Wilson, Jr., 76 of Wheelersburg, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 22, 2014. He died peacefully at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Dennis was born on February 16, 1938 in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Robert Wilson, Sr., and Ruth Wilson; and one brother, Larry Wilson.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dolores Wilson of Wheelersburg, whom he loved deeply; a son, Stuart Wilson of Everett, WA; a daughter, Brigitte Wilson of Cortez, CO; a stepson, Curt (Lynn) Webb of Wheelersburg; and a stepdaughter, Kathy (Dean) Bussa of Wheelersburg. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Magdalena Wilson of Everett, WA, PV2 Wilson Samantha, US Army Ft. Bragg, NC, Gabriel Wilson of Everett, WA , Erik (Farryn) Bussa of Wheelersburg, Erin (Josh) Whitley of Pataskala, OH, Amber (Eric) Rush of Columbus, OH, Chris Webb and Kaci Webb of Wheelersburg; and great-grandchildren, Diego Hernandez, and Judah and Samson Whitley.

Dennis was a US Air Force veteran stationed in Germany where he served as a radio operator. He was fluent in Russian and German and was a graduate of Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. He worked for many years at USS Chemicals and Aristech in Haverhill, OH. Dennis enjoyed spending time in the southwestern United States, most notably traveling to visit with his children. He was particularly fond of the mountains in southwest Colorado and New Mexico. He liked to spend time visiting Monument Valley near the Four Corners region of the Colorado Plateau. He also loved to hike the Grand Canyon with his brother Larry. Closer to home, he enjoyed fishing, searching for Indian artifacts, going out to eat dinner with his wife, playing euchre, cooking jambalaya, sitting in his garage, and spending time with family. He never met a stranger and enjoyed a conversation with anyone who was willing. And he always won at Jeopardy. His soul and spirit are now free to travel the earth. He was a great man and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. The family will receive friends from Noon until the funeral hour on Saturday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.swickbussachamberlin.com .