Wilson R. Kresge, 88, of Sebring, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2011. Wilson was born in Bethlehem, PA, in 1922 to Wilmer and Florence Kresge.

After serving in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during WWII, he was employed by Bethlehem Steel Co. as a foreman in the machine shop.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy, one daughter, Cheryl Kresge of Othello, WA, two grandchildren, Peter Barndt, LCDR,USN (Margie, LCDR,USN) of Beaufort, SC, Erin Orlando (Mike) of Woodbridge, VA, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his other daughter, Linda Barndt.

Wilson retired at the age of 55 and moved to Lake Placid, where he and his wife enjoyed themselves square dancing and camping. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Lake Placid. He spent the last 5 years of his life at the Palms of Sebring, where he made many new friends.

Wilson was known for his kind and loving spirit, as well as enjoying time with his square dance camping group. He had a great sense of humor and loved to sing.Services to celebrate Mr. Kresge's life will be held at the Palms of Sebring on Wed., Feb. 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Chaplain James Lighty celebrating. Military honors will follow presented by the VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard.