Frederick S. Wilson 1936 - 2007

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Frederick S. Wilson, 71, Minot, died Thursday, September 6, 2007 in a Minot hospital.

Frederick was born on June 18, 1936, the son of Robert H. Wilson Jr and Helen (Latshaw) Wilson in Pittsburgh, PA. He moved with his parents to Lakewood, OH, and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1956.

In 1956, he enlisted into the United States Air Force, and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1960.

On July 14, 1960, Frederick was united in marriage to Nina Zorn in Gardena, ND. They made their home in Minot, where Frederick was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service from 1966 until he retired in 1992. Nina died November 3, 1994. Frederick continued to live in Minot. During retirement he drove bus for Northland Bus Company for several years.

He was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot. Frederick enjoyed painting, reading Louis Lamoure westerns and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving relatives: Son: Robert "Bob" Wilson, Minot; daughter Renee (Christopher) Molina, Minot; grandchildren: Anthony Molina and Caden Molina, Minot: sisters: Barbara (Charles) Spitz, Avon Lake, OH; sisters-in-law Shirley Bullinger, Bottineau, ND; Lorraine (Myron) Bierman, Newberg, ND; brother-in-law Lester (Maxine) Zorn, Bottineau, ND; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Frederick was preceded in death by his wife Nina and parents, Robert and Helen.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Prayer Service: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot

Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Officiant: Rev. Carlyle Roth

Music
Processional hymn "Beautiful Savior"
Leo and Jean Zorn girls to offer:
"Amazing Grace" and "He Touched Me"
Recessional hymn "Lift High The Cross"
Sue Bethke, organist

Honorary Bearers: Jimmie Jones, Lori Jones, Bill Cresap, Monica Cresap, the Dakota Square coffee group along with Frederick's family and friends

Active Bearers: Gary Zorn, Tim Bullinger, Dan Bullinger, David Bullinger, Bruce Bierman
Jeff Bierman and Kevin Bierman

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