Wilson Perry M. Wilson, died March 16, 2003 on Sanibel Island, FL, after a long illness. He was born in Wausau, WI, on March 24, 1924. Perry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Stringer Wilson, and 4 children: Perry M. Wilson III (Elizabeth Cutter), Harriet D. Wilson, Ruth W. Holm (Ronald), Sarah S. Johnston (Paul), and 7 grandchildren, Beth, Sam and Martha Cutter Wilson; Eric and Elliott Holm; Peter and Hannah Johnston. Perry was a graduate of the Middlesex School, Northwestern University and Harvard Law School. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he moved to St. Paul where he practiced law for 40 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Family Service of St. Paul, the Minnesota Orchestra, or Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, FL, 33908. A private family gathering will take place on Sanibel and a memorial service will be held in St. Paul in April, details to be announced later.

Published on March 18, 2003


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