Wilmer Secord

Secord, Wilmer (Bill) James, Of Oak Grove, Minnesota (formerly of Columbia Heights, MN and Webster, WI) passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born November 16, 1930 in Austin, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Mary Secord; his loving wife of 63 years, Darlene; and sisters, Roberta Secord and LaVonne Bigelow. He is survived by his children, Michael (Eileen) Secord, Collette (Kevin) Caskey, Michele (Steven) Kokosh, Renee Alkire; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, James (Teresa) Secord; and many nieces and nephews. Bill served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on November 11, 1951. He was very proud of his time spent as an Extraordinary Minister at St. John’s in Webster, WI and receiving the St. George Emblem for his contribution to Scouting in the field of Catholic Relationships. He was president of Young Supply & Manufacturing Company, Goodson Machine and Pearlers, Inc. He was a charismatic and vibrant father, brother and friend that was passionate about his faith, his family, and spending time with his friends. Although his journey here has ended, Bill touched the lives of so many throughout his years and his amazing spirit lives on in all who met him. Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11am with visitation 1 hour prior at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com Many thanks are extended to the staff of Park River Estates Care Center for the care and friendship extended to Bill. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Anoka Food Shelf (ACBC Foodshelf), 2615 9th Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303 www.acbcfoodshelf.org.