Joel Andrew Wilson age 72 of Clinton, IA, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 at his home with his wife, Linda by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services scheduled. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Joel was born on Feb. 17, 1951 in Clinton, IA, the son of James C. and Joan C. (Stratton) Wilson. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1969. Joel married Linda Rohde on May 17, 1975 in Kahoka, MO. Joel worked for Eagle Foods for over 36 years and was owner/operator of Stars and Strikes Baseball Card Shop on Main Ave. for over 23 years. He was an avid Chicago White Sox, Bears, and Bulls fan.
Joel is survived by his wife, Linda Wilson of Clinton, IA; his only child, daughter, Maggi Price of Clinton, IA; three grandchildren, Brigita Wilson, Kira Price, and Mya Price; a great grandson, Tyson Andrew Heath; two sisters, Claudia Bilionis and Cathy (Steve) Parsons; and a brother, David (Betty) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Vicky.
Joel will be deeply and forever missed by his wife, daughter, and granddaughters who he helped raise and were his pride and joy, and his palsy walsy Tyson. He lived his life with a wonderful sense of humor, honesty, and integrity which they will carry forward. There will never be another like him.
I was a classmate of Joel’s at Northeast. So sorry to read of his passing. I remember him fondly for his ability to make people laugh and lift spirits. He had a great smile that was contagious. It was good to learn that this trait never disappeared and that he was blessed with a loving family. Sincere condolences to you all.
Linda my sympathies to you and the family. During the years Joel and I worked at Eagle life threw a lot at him, but he always met it head on, and with a grin/smile on his face. RIP Joel, the mold had to be broken after you came along!
Thank you so much for the kind words, life and this world won’t be the same without him.
I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. I got to spend many days at Stars & Strikes talking baseball with him. He had such a passion for sports and was so easy to talk to. Was always willing to give me a good deal. Even though he loved sports, you knew that his greatest love was his family. Sending prayers and love to Linda, Maggie and the grandchildren. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for the kind words, he always thought a lot of you. This is a tough loss for sure….
We were sorry to read about Joe passing. We will miss the smiles, jokes and the laughing out loud Joe brought to this world. This world was better off for having Joe in it, and he will be missed. By now Joe is surprised to find out that God not only exists, but he is a Republican and a Packers fan! Good bye Joe, see you on the other side of the great divide.
I always enjoyed visiting with Mr. Wilson when he was my next door neighbor on Main Avenue. My sympathies to the family.
Thank you for your condolences.
In the beautiful tribute Joe’s daughter wrote I can see we truly missed out by never meeting him.
The treasured love you all share will carry on.
Linda, Maggie, Brigita , Kira and Mya our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to all of you! He smile and humor will be missed! Hugs to you all!
I will miss you my brother and if you talk baseball I think it would be Cubs / White Sox with Grandma Joan ! Your family has done you proud.
RIP Joe, you sure will be missed by everyone. You have been thru enough lately, time to rest! Go find our dad and talk baseball Cubbies versus the White Sox, oh to hear that conversation, LOL