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Michael Kent Wilson 1947-2015

Coach Wilson ~as everyone called him in Greenview.
What an AMAZING Dad. One of a kind.
He has impacted more student-athletes than I could ever count. Everyone that came into contact with my Dad came away feeling appreciated & motivated. That's how he was. One of a kind.
Our small town of Greenview, Illinois has a population of around 850. My Dad taught & coached at Greenview Schools for over 33 years. The only school he ever worked at. To me that is something.
Our school track is named "Wilson Field" in his honor. So many track meets & so many lives touched.
He was also the Mayor of our small town for 16 years. He took great pride in doing so many things for our community.
Showing & raising Quarter Horses was my Dad's hobby & LOVE. You could always find him in the
barn riding horses or traveling around Central Illinois competing in horse shows. I traveled with Dad in my grade school & high school years showing pleasure horses. A treasure I will keep with me always.
Parkinson's came into our lives over 10 plus years ago. It is something I never want another family to ever go through. The progression for Dad seemed to go fast. Falls upon falls. Dad had a determination to walk & move around no matter what. That was Dad. One of a kind.
xoxo Christy

~We have received & Donated over $1,500 from Dad's Funeral to Michael J. Fox! Amazing Support!~


Dad's Obituary:
Michael Kent Wilson, 68, of Greenview died on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Mike was born on March 16, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Ethel and Kenneth Wilson of Lake City, Illinois. He attended Lovington High School, received his Bachelor’s at Eastern Illinois University and his Masters from Sangamon State University.

Mike served in the National Guard in Decatur for 7 years. He spent 33 years teaching and coaching at Greenview Schools. He served 16 years as the mayor of Greenview while also serving on the IESA track board.

He was just was passionate about his love of horses, having shown barrel racers for many years around central Illinois and the Illinois State Fair. Through his love for kids and sports, the Greenview track was built and is now named “Wilson Field” in his honor.

Mike is survived by his wife Susan, of 47 years; one sister; Cynthia Wierzba (Tom); children Christy Von Talge (Shawn) and Scott Wilson (fiancée Allison), both of Columbia, Mo. He leaves four grandchildren Kayla and Kenzie Von Talge, and Brady and Brendan Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike’s family will greet relatives, friends and family on Wednesday, September 9 from 10am-1pm at Greenview United Church, with services held at 1pm. Rev. Stephanie McCullough will officiate and burial with military rites will be at Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.