Obituary of Michael Wilson

Michael Allen Wilson, age 63, of Independence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home. He was a United States Army Veteran and a huge Civil War buff. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, camping and doing bead work. He was a UK fan and was also an advocate for the American Indians during his residency in New Mexico. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Chester Wilson, mother, Mary Lou (Hofmann) Bergman, and step-father, Larry Bergman. He is survived by his sisters Sandra (Carl) Johnson of Morning View and Becky (Joe) Paff of Independence; 7 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. A visitation for Mike will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 5PM until 7PM at St. Patrick Church, 3285 Mills Road, Covington, KY 41015. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 7PM, also at the church. The presentation of military honors will immediately follow. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, North in Williamstown at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203 or to the James A Ramage Civil, 409 Kyles Lane Fort Wright, KY 41011.