Ronald L. Wilson, 81, of Salina, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to George Wilson and Beatrice Bernadette (Bratsch) Lettman on February 18, 1945. He worked at Boeing in Salina and Wichita for over 20 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and visiting the surrounding zoos in Kansas. He had a love for exotic pigeons and was known in the community worldwide. He was a staple at the State Fair, where you could always find him volunteering in the bird barn.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Carol (Wilson) Nichols and Darleen (Wilson) Meadows
He is survived by his son, Chris Wilson; daughter, Kimberly Howard; wife, Mary Wilson; siblings, George “Sonny” Wilson (Phyllis) and Melvin (T.U.) Wilson; grandchildren, Harleigh Diane, Alexander Christopher, Logan Christopher, Kaleigh Dawn, Abigail Renae, Danielle Allyn, and Zachary Mark; great-grandchildren, Amelia Renae, Harlow June, Theodore Zachary, Jude Christopher, Regina LeeAnn, and Isaac Adolin.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 South Ohio Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
Online condolences can be left at www.heierscottmortuary.com