Fred A. Wilson, 84, of Collins, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on January 11, 1940, in Fitchville, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Charlotte (VanHoorebecke) Wilson.

Fred was a life-long resident of Huron County and retired in 1995 from Jennings and Churella.  He was a member of the New London Eagles and the Pine Crest Hunting Preserve, in Hartland Township.  Fred was the founding member of the Wednesday night revivals that was held at his home.  Fred enjoyed all varieties of hunting and fishing, especially mushroom hunting.

Fred is survived by his wife, Doris (Carey) Wilson, whom he married on March 11, 1963; children, Vickie Biggs, Jeanette Wilson, Diane (Kelvin) Haynes, Rick Wilson, Judy (Pat) Fannin, Brenda Wilson and Barb Fashing; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren with one more on the way and 1 great-great-grandson; siblings, Ella Krisha, Robert (Laura) Wilson, Charlene (Ed) Yates, Thomas (Janet) Wilson, Jeanine St. Clair, and Kenneth (Cindy) Wilson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, William Wilson, Barbara Urich, Rosalie Stefano, and Katherine Wilson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Judy and Pat Fannin's residence, 2196 Fitchville River Road, Wakeman, OH 44889.   His family will hold a private interment at the Hartland Ridge Cemetery at a later date.  Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.