William Wilson, age 73, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012. He was born August 1, 1939, in Wauwatosa, WI, to Richard and Mildred (Branstead) Watkins. Adopted as a youngster by his aunt and uncle, Floyd and Vera (Branstead) Wilson. He proudly served over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by his wife, Faye (Luke) of Neshkoro; children, Michael (Pamela) Wilson of Lexington Park, MD, Steven (Kim) Wilson of Berlin, WI and Cynthia (Michael) Martin of Moscow Mills, MO; grandchildren, Victoria "Tori" Martin and Brandi Smith (Michael Hollowell) and great grandchildren, Tyler Smith and Teagan Smith. Preceded in death by his grandson, Steven Patrick Wilson, Jr., all four of his parents, as well as biological siblings, Charlotte, Robert, Dixie Ann, Richard, Kenneth, Jerome, Sharon and David Watkins. Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at The Edgewater, Conference Room, 310 Mound Street, Berlin, followed by a gathering time until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.