Roger Thomas Wilson, 79

Roger Wilson, 79, of Maryville, TN, passed away on January 12, 2026 in his home, surrounded by family. Born in Macomb, IL on April 9, 1946, Roger was raised on a family farm near Table Grove, IL. He attended school in the consolidated district of V.I.T. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Monmouth College, IL in 1968. Along with his wife, Geneva (Haney) Wilson, Roger moved to Woodstock, IL where would spend his entire career in education in the Woodstock school system. In 1970, he was drafted into the U.S. Army serving primarily at Ft. Polk, LA until his honorable discharge in 1971. Following his military service, Roger earned his Master’s Degree in Business Education at Western Illinois University before resuming his teaching position in Woodstock. There he taught business courses at Woodstock High School as well as serving as vocational director, then assistant principal, and eventually principal (1983 to 1993). Prior to retirement in 2001, he taught computer classes primarily at Olson Middle School but also to staff from across District 200.

Roger married Geneva (Haney) Wilson and together they raised three children until Geneva’s death in 1993. In 1995, Roger married Judith Clay who also worked in the Woodstock schools. In 2002, upon retirement, they relocated to eastern TN. Roger is survived by his wife, Judy, three children, Julie (Rob) Courter of Paw Paw, MI, Amy Koehn of Paw Paw, MI, and Garrett (Diana) of Greensboro, GA, two step-sons, Ted (Anne) Feltmeyer of Grafton, WI and Scott Feltmeyer of Freeport, IL, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

At a later date, a private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Woodstock, IL. In lieu of flowers or a donation to a memorial fund, private contributions to the donor’s favorite charity are encouraged.