Gertrude E. Wilson passed away May 16, 2023 in Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester-St. Mary’s Campus. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Gertrude was born March 4, 1933 to William and Clara McKay in Goodhue County, MN. She grew up in the Pine Island area. In 1951, Gertrude married Lyle L. Wilson and they resided in Pine Island. From 1965 until her retirement in 2001, she worked at Pine Haven Care Center as an LPN on the night shift.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband Lyle in 1992, her parents and one grandchild. She is survived by sons Lyle (YongSun) and Brian (Pamela) both of Pine Island; grandchildren, Frank, Kimberly, Kari, Kaycee and Benjamin; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother James McKay of Faribault. Gertrude loved her family, gardening and her animals.
There will be a private family graveside service at the Pine Island Cemetery with Pastor Dan Ashpole officiating. A public Celebration of Gertrude’s Life will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm on June 8, 2023 at the Milton Town Hall, Milton Township, Dodge County, MN.