William C. “Bill” Wilson died February 10th at the Spring Wind Memory Care Unit in Laramie. Bill was born on April 9, 1930, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Percy T. and Susan (Gott) Wilson.
The family later moved to Bridgeport, Nebraska, and then moved to the Ft. Collins area in 1938. Bill joined the Army in 1948 and got out on a dependency discharge to help the family, who had moved to Laramie in 1949. He married Joyce (Moeller) in 1953 and had five children. They later divorced. He married Flewellyn (Pringle) in 1973.
Bill started bricklayer school in 1950 and worked in the bricklaying trade until retirement in 1992. He started out with J.P. Steele, then worked for Spiegelberg Lumber & Building Co. and other local contractors. Laramie projects that he worked on include Wyoming Hall, the Education Building, and the Ag. Building, the “new” Law Building, the Pharmacy Building, the Biology Building, the Classroom Building, Coe Library, Student Housing, the present Ivinson Hospital, Senior Housing at 30th & Garfield, an apartment building in the 400 block of 10th street, and the renovation of the Territorial Prison.
He moved to Casper in 1955 and worked for Don Phillips, later working for Don Coffman. He moved back to Laramie in 1962 and worked on the UW dormitories. Then he went into business with Coffman and Phillips (ABC Masonry), working around the state, including Jackson. He sold out in 1966 and came back to Laramie to work. He has his bricklayer Gold Card that he received in 2000 for 50 years as a union member. In October of 1992 he traveled to Virginia and set the corners of the house that Rob and Cindy were building. He also did brick work on the other daughters’ houses over the years, and he was so happy that he could help his daughters with masonry work on their homes.
Bill enjoyed fishing and camping and hunting in areas around Laramie. He and his children and friends enjoyed many days at a gold mine that he worked with Roy Moeller.
He and Flew enjoyed their retirement, retiring in 1992 and becoming “snowbirds.” They wintered in Florida, making wonderful friends, and shrimping around Oak Hill, Florida. Later they wintered in Arizona, making more wonderful friends and enjoying the snowbird life down there.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lavergne, Ethel, and Dorothy, brother Bethel, two brothers who died in infancy, son Ken, three grandchildren, and son-in-law Ned Feldbush. He is survived by his loving wife, Flewellyn, his daughters Cindy (Rob) Childs, Bev (Bruce) Lee, Gaylene Feldbush, and Barb “BJ” (Tony) Wallace, his sister Violet (Skip) Wickersham, and cousin Sue (Phil) Morgan. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be held in April at the Moose Lodge of Laramie. Cremation has already occurred. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bill’s name to the Laramie Moose Lodge, the Eppson Center, or a charity of your choice.
Thinking of you, Flew. Hugs.
Dear Flew, please accept my deepest sympathy upon the passing of your husband. We have only spoken online during the past few years but I remember you in Columbus, Georgia when we were young. Lynn Hunter Griley, Atlanta
Flew. Please accept our prayers and condolences at the loss of Bill. Verl and I enjoyed our time together. He will truly be missed, not only as Moose, but as a friend. Again, we are very sorry for your loss.
Flew so sorry for your loss, sending love and prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️, Elaine Estes Young
We’ll remember his smile and laughter and the fun times we had with Bill and Flew at the Moose in Laramie. We know he will be missed by his family and his many friends. But he left us with a lot of wonderful memories to carry us forward. Our Thoughts & Prayers to Flew and the rest of Bill’s family and his many friends. Love, Doug & Helyn Sloan
Flew, my condolences to you in the loss of your husband. He cannot be replaced, but left you with many good memories and happy times.
Flew, I’m so sorry for your loss of Bill. I haven’t seen you guys for ages but think of you often. You’re in my heart and mind. Dave O’Malley
Flew, our entire family wants you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all the wonderful memories that you have close to your heart. Clint and Linda Haley and family
Flew, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anne Schmidt
Dear Flew, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and prayers ❤️. I'm so very glad I got to know Bill, over the years, when I came out to visit mom & dad. He truly was a wonderful person. Please take 🙏 care Flew, much love Patty Pryor ❤️.
Oh my, so sorry to hear about Bill's passing! I'm sure many family were there to welcome him in Heaven, as well as Have and other friends! I know how hard all this is to go through Flew, and if there is anything I can do let me know! My prayers are with you and the rest if the family!
Flew sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Know you have many wonderful memories.
Dear Flew I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Marcia Tatum Overstreet
My dearest Flew, What a beautiful written share of all the wonderful building projects Bill was a part of and accomplished. It is noteworthy about the huge family he has.., Let me know if there is anything I am able to do. Sincerely, Darleen
Dear Flew, Bev an family! My deepest Condolences to you all. Sending hugs an prayers to you all.
I'm grateful for the memories, my heritage, and will spend my life doing the best with these things. I love you grandpa bill. Always, ryan
Dear Flew, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May this season of remembrance be one of comfort and peace. Best to you, Linda McCoy Meserve
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing! My prayers are with his family 😞😞🙏🙏
Dear Flew, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a gentle soul and will be greatly missed. Love, Sandy Moody
Dear Flew, So sorry to hear about Bill. We are praying for you. Love, Ron & Cindy (Nottage) Grohs
We are sorry to hear about Bill. He was a great guy Sending hugs Jerry and Deb Wessels
Flew, Vi & Family - We wanted to extend our sympathy. Our family lived next to Sue, Bill's Mom for many years and got to know Bill. I worked with Bill at Spiegelberg Lumber many years ago, so go to know him a little better as an adult. Our Mom, Joan Graham was so fond of both of you and would be so sad for both of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Loved being with Bill in Florida and Columbus. He was such a happy, loving guy. I just wish he could have done some brickwork for us! I know he will be missed by his family and those who benefited from his work will have extra memories of him. ❤️❤️❤️ Anne
Dear Flew,,,we are so sorry to read about Bill. Every time I step out on our back porch and see you and Bills names I think of you….by the way I am on the back porch a lot…Curtis and Ellen hicks