He was born on March 9, 1939 in Wyoming, IL to Orville and Genevieve (Ratcliffe) Wilson.
He married his wife of 44 years, Mary Strohmaier on June 30, 1962 in Elmwood. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2006.
Surviving is his daughter, Johnna Ingersoll of Peoria, six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one great grandson and one sister, Gladys Gibson.
John enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 11, 1962 and was stationed at Fort Benning in Georgia. He was Honorably discharged on March 31, 1968.
He retired as a supervisor at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria in 1994.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and working in his garden. Most of all he was a loving father and grandfather. He supported his grandchildren and great grandchildren in all of their events.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm, on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood in in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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