Robert Lee "Porky" Wilson, age 69, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on October 28, 1945 to Alfred Lee and Merriam (Crosby) Wilson.
Surviving are his son, Keith (Fiona) Wilson of Malaysia; Keith's mother, Sharon Dolan; sister, Connie (Warren) Wollert of La Porte; brother, Roy Wilson of Kingsford Heights; two grandsons, Christopher Wilson and Chance Destine Lee Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Robert graduated from Stillwell High School and lived in La Porte his entire life. He was a US Army Veteran, loved fishing, traveling, his job and neighbors. Robert always had time for anyone, especially the younger generation. He retired from Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will be held from 11 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Robert Lee Wilson, c/o Roy Wilson, PO Box 674 Kingsford Heights, IN 46346.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.