In Memoriam
Today we laid to rest my sweet Uncle Richard.
His obituary reads:
Richard David Wilson, 70, of Buda was called home by the Lord on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Richard, also affectionately known as “Poppy” by his grandchildren, was born in Austin on March 15, 1942 to David Wilson and Leona Goetz.
Richard retired as maintenance chief after 38 years of service with Night Hawk Foods of Buda. There are not enough kind words that can be said about this wonderful man. Richard never met a stranger and was loved by everyone he encountered. He was thoughtful, compassionate, and gentle spirit who never put himself first and had unconditional love for his family and friends. Richard was cherished by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him and he will be genuinely missed by all. Richard joined Bethany Lutheran Church in 1966, serving at one time as Sunday School superintendent.
Richard is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sitster Sandy Kylberg of Elgin.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Vickie; daughter Lori and husband John of Buda; and daughter Lisa with husband Chris of Pflugerville. Richard is also survived by his 5 grandchildren: Samantha (Wilson) Sleeman and husband Jared of Crestview, FL, Christopher Wilson, Ashley Keegan, Brittany Keegan, and Caitlin Keegan, all of Buda.
The life he led was one of constant service to those around him. He and Aunt Vickie invariably insisted in hosting every large family gathering. He was the first in the kitchen, often preparing days before the festivities. During family gatherings, he served with joy and always put everyone before himself. And at the end of the evening, he would remain in the kitchen to put up the final hand-washed dish.
He loved working with his hands. He would spend hours shelling by hand perfect pecan halves for baking, and he enjoyed sharing entire bags of his labor with family just in time for Christmas baking.
Uncle Richard lived out Philippians 2:3-5:
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.
He was perhaps the kindest, gentlest man I’ve ever known. Even as my vision is smeared with tears, and my throat aches, I will miss his stories, his gentle hugs, his genuine concern for the lives of those around him, and his giggle that reminded me a little of Rosco P. Coltrain.
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