Background
Wilson, Richard Darrel was born on May 12, 1924 in Fort Wayne. Son of Darrel Frederick and Lillian Erica (Gustafson) Wilson.
Wilson, Richard Darrel was born on May 12, 1924 in Fort Wayne. Son of Darrel Frederick and Lillian Erica (Gustafson) Wilson.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Agricultural/Architectural/Aeronautical Engineering, Purdue University.
Sales engineer Johnson Controls, Indianapolis, 1948-1950, Cleveland, 1950-1957, branch manager, 1957-1961, regional manager, 1961-1967, vice president sales, 1967-1979, vice president, general manager Milwaukee, 1979-1984, vice president controls group, since 1984.
Board directors Goodwill Industries, Milwaukee, American Cancer Society, Milwaukee Served as ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Society of Heating (president Cleveland chapter 1960-1961). Clubs: Town (Milwaukee) (board directors).
Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
Married Jill Pritchard, October 23, 1948. Children: Stuart, Jennifer, Scott, Kristin.