Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Bryan Dean Wilson, 64, of Chicago, passed away March 11.

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bryan graduated from Washington High school in Cedar Rapids before earning his B.S. in Biology from Mount Mercy University, also in Cedar Rapids. He subsequently worked towards his Master of Divinity in Theology from he Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

Bryan loved biking and hiking, watching Star Trek, eating good food and listening to classical music and opera.

Beloved son of the late Benny Dean Wilson and Arlene Idaella Wilson (nee Ames); eldest brother of Barbara (William) Morris of Cedartown, Georgia, and Douglas Wilson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fond uncle of Emma Kathryn Wilson of Miami, Florida, and Benjamin John Wilson of Chicago.

Former spouse of 17 years to Bob Brown of Chicago.

Bryan's cremated remains will be scattered on Lake Michigan privately this summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Trevor Project at thetrevorproject.org .

Arrangements are by Inclusive Funeral Care at 773-370-2959 or InclusiveFuneralCare.com .