Arthur Linden Wilson, 87, LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away on November 27, 2020 at Hickory Creek at
Huntington, Huntington, Indiana. Born in Butler, Indiana, on November 12, 1933, Arthur was the son of the
late Ralph Linden and Ollie Fern (Houser) Wilson.
After graduating from Butler High School, Butler, Indiana, in 1952, Art joined the United States Air Force.
He spent four years serving the United States of America and spent time overseas in the Korean War
before being honorably discharged. Returning home from the military, Art found the love of his life and
married Mary Annette Elliott on March 21, 1958.
Even after his time in the military, Art remained active in supporting other military personnel and veterans.
He was instrumental in organizing VFW post #1421 Waynedale, Indiana, and served as All-State
Commander from 1973 to 1974. Art was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1421 and American Legion Post 85, Huntington, Indiana. He was also a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Art had an entrepreneurial spirit and supported his family by owning and operating Mobile Brake and Mr.
Brake in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which he started in the late 1960s through the 1970s. In 1985 Art began
working in plant operations at Huntington Hospital for eleven years before retiring in 1996.
The loving memory of Arthur Linden Wilson will be forever cherished by his wife of sixty-two years, Mary
Annette Wilson, LaFontaine, Indiana; son, Kirk Linden Wilson, Huntington County, Indiana; daughters,
Leona Loretta (Robert) Burns, Markle, Indiana, and Sheri Lynn (James) Johnson, Roanoke, Indiana;
brother, Kendall (Phyllis) Wilson, Fort Wayne, Indiana; sisters, Frances (Dick) Bourquin, Jean (Richard)
Hilton, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Sharon Harrold, Auburn, Indiana; five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Art was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Darrell Wilson; one sister,
Charlotte Wilson.
Military honors will be held for Art on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Marion National Cemetery,
1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Indiana.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Art Wilson, memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231.
The family of Arthur Wilson has entrusted McKee Mortuary with arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com