Carl Wilson, age 94 of Monroe, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Monroe United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Silent City Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines or the Monroe American Legion. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com The son of Guy and Bessie (Thorton) Wilson, Carl was born on March 12, 1927 in Monroe. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard a minesweeper in the Pacific during World War II, attaining the rank of EMAC. After his discharge in 1946, he attended Iowa State University for one year. He then started working as an electrician at the Maytag Co. in 1949, retiring in 1986 after 37 ½ years. He then continued to run his own electric business until 1995. In 1953 he married Judy Klein. They have five children, Pam Herrema of Monroe, Sandy (Jeff) Cooper, of Monroe, Cindy Eeling of Gilbert, Arizona, Gregg Wilson of Monroe and Jenny (Steve) Nearmyer of Monroe. Carl belonged to the Monroe American Legion for over 60 years. He served as Commander, Chairman of the House Committee, helped with military funerals and also visited and played bingo with the veterans at the VA Hospital. Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Judy; children, Pam, Sandy, Cindy, Gregg, and Jenny; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; his siblings; Jon (Lana) Wilson, Fred Wilson, Ann DeGrado. Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Bob (Roberta) Klein and cousins. Preceding Carl in death were his mother, father, and step mother, Jean (Roberts) Wilson, a granddaughter, Dana, a son-in-law, Denny Herrema, and a sister-in-law Janie Vander Hoek and her husband Arlie.

Visitation

Monroe United Methodist Church 407 N Monroe St Monroe, Iowa 50170 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service

Monroe United Methodist Church 407 N Monroe St Monroe, Iowa 50170 Burial with Military Rites will he held at Silent City Cemetery. 10:30 AM