Ronald E. Wilson's Obituary
Decatur-Ronald E. Wilson, 76, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion.
Ron was born September 22, 1939 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Bob and Laverne (Featherling) Wilson. On September 12, 1957, he started his working career at Decatur Builders Supply Co. in their heating and air conditioning division. After ten years, the company decided to close that division. This provided Ron with an opportunity to purchase it and start a new heating and air conditioning company, which he named Tica, Inc. Total Indoor Conditioned Air. He served as President for over thirty-nine years retiring in 2006. His son Bob is now the President of Tica, Inc. and continues the same high quality service that the company has provided for the past forty-eight years. He is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and South Side Country Club. Ron was an avid golfer and Chicago Cubs fan. He married Donna Foster October 10, 1959. They shared over fifty-six years together.
Ron leaves behind his wife Donna of Decatur, daughter Sherri Birch (David) of Decatur, son Bob Wilson (Jeanne) of Decatur, grandchildren Steve Fisher (Jennifer), Stephanie Hamper (Patrick), Ashley James (Justin), Colton Birch, and Britta Wilson, and Brooke Wilson, and seven great-grandchildren.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kay Coleman.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion for all of their loving care.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Ron’s life will be 10 AM Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, December 28, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church.
The family of Ronald E. Wilson is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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