Duane Wilson

September 1, 1932 - May 23, 2009

Duane D. Wilson, age 76, of rural Albia, died Saturday May 23, 2009, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, Iowa. Duane was born on September 1, 1932, to Harry McKinley ?H.M.? and Cecil Mae (Adkisson) Wilson, on the family farm, in rural Monroe County, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Albia High School Class of 1950. After graduation Duane began his farming career. He farmed all his life. He also worked at the Albia Sale Barn for 31 years. For the past 22 years Duane drove for Rozenboom Trucking. On February 6, 1954 in Iconium, Iowa, Duane married Carolyn Ann Swift, at the Iconium Methodist Church. They shared 55 years of marriage together and raised two sons. Duane always had time for children and enjoyed teaching younger generations. Duane was a 4H leader for 20 years. He was also a charter member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Duane is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wilson of rural Albia; two sons, Mark Duane Wilson and his wife Connie of Ottumwa, and Kevin Lee Wilson of rural Albia and special friend Tami Weller. Duane is also survived by two grandsons, Josh Wilson and wife Nicole, Eric Wilson and fiancée Abby Osborn; and special friends John, Shelley, and Ethan Fletchall. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; H.M. and Cecil Mae. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Duane D. Wilson Educational Scholarship, in care of Monroe County 4H.