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Walt Wilcox, loving husband, dad , papa, grandpa, and brother!! 💙

Walt Wilcox

November 13, 1940 – May 21, 2024
Lived 83 years
Casper, WY
Life story

💙Walt Wilcox💙

*Born: November 13, 1940*

Walt Wilcox was a man of remarkable resilience, known for his unyielding work ethic and the life he built from the ground up—both literally and figuratively. With his own hands, he constructed the home that sheltered his family and built a successful business that provided for them. Above all else, Walt loved his family. He worked tirelessly to ensure they had the life they dreamed of, and though his love wasn’t always spoken, his actions fiercely conveyed his devotion.

Walt had a unique sense of humor that grew on you with time—what many fondly referred to as "Walt Wilcox humor." His playful mispronunciations at the dinner table never failed to get everyone laughing. And while he never openly boasted of his protective nature, stories from others would reveal just how deeply he cared for his loved ones.

Walt’s greatest joy was his wife, Lisa Wilcox, whose presence brought a smile to his face like no other. His children were the pride of his life, and he worked hard to give them every opportunity. Though he was tough, his love for them ran deep, and his quiet acts of devotion spoke volumes. His grandchildren, too, held a special place in his heart, softening his tough exterior whenever they were near. He loved family gatherings, fishing (always knowing the best "honey holes"), and gambling with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

Through it all, Walt's legacy is one of love, protection, and laughter—a testament to a man who gave everything for his family and always found a way to make them smile.

Lifetime

The world Walt knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1940
Born November 13
1942
Walt was 2 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1951
Walt was 11 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1962
Walt was 22 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1977
Walt was 37 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1982
Walt was 42 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1994
Walt was 54 when "Friends" premiered
2007
Walt was 67 when the first iPhone went on sale
2016
Walt was 76 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
Walt was 82 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away May 21, age 83
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