He will be surely missed by ALL his many friends, relatives,

CB-er's and any and every one who ever knew him.

   At one time or another Dick has served as:

• President

• Historian

• Courier Editor

• Trustee

• Bridge EXPERT Extraordinaire!

• Charter Member

• Safari Leader

• Officer for 40 years

Contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to the New York State Covered Bridge Society.   The Society has set up a Memorial Fund in Dick's memory to be used to honor him and further the education of the public about covered bridges in New York State.  Donations can be mailed to:

Richard R. (Dick) Wilson, 69, of 6342 Martin Drive, Rome, New York, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 21, 2006 at SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, New York. He was born October 6, 1937 in Schenectady, New York the son of Robert and Mildred Gould Wilson.

Dick was a world-renowned authority on Covered Bridges. He was a Charter Member and served as President for the New York State Covered Bridge Society for twenty-five years. He led covered bridge safaris for thirty-seven years and was also the author of "New York State’s Covered Bridges."

Dick enjoyed spending time with his family at their camp on Hedges Lake, New York and also loved playing tennis and going for walks. He was an avid photographer and had thousands of covered bridge photos and slides.

 

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