Robert Bernard Wilson

Robert Bernard Wilson (“Willie”) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mary Cancienne. Father of Sheree Yerby (Scott), Kellie Wellenreiter (Walter), and the late Robert B. Wilson, Jr. Grandfather of Jacob (Kylie), Olivia (Francisco), Caitlyn (Alex), Sophia (godchild), Nicholas, and Lucas. Great Grandfather of Ande and Bene. Brother of late Sam Wilson (Jean). Brother-in-law of Chris Cancienne (Barbara) and the late Lena Rita Cullinane (Peter), Lois Spellman (Mickey), Herman Cancienne, Ray Cancienne, and Leroy Cancienne. Brother-in-law of Gerry Cancienne. Son of late Bernard Peter Wilson and Mary Alice DeBardelaben. He was 83 years of age and resided in Gretna, LA. Robert served our country in the Louisiana National Guard 159th Aircraft Maintenance Group Squadron and worked at Chevron Oil and Gas Company for over 40 years. He was a graduate of Loyola University. He enjoyed fishing, reading, walking, going to the gun range with Sophia, watching his grandsons’ hockey games, traveling with his family across the US and Canada, and spending time with his Papillon Dolly. Relatives, friends, employees and friends of Chevron, Bill Bravender State Farm Insurance Agency, American Legion Post No. 218, Gretna America Legion Post 216 and Westbank Veterans No.1 are invited to attend the Visitation at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 3101 Eton Street in Algiers on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, from 9:00 – 11:00 am. A funeral mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Flowers are appreciated or donations to American Legion Charities. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com.