MICHAEL WYSONG, Sr. - CLASS OF '63

Mike Wysong, Class of 1963
RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL

MICHAEL WYSONG, SR. 

July, 2022 with Gloria Campbell and Carol Rankin

 MICHAEL (Mike) WYSONG, Sr.  - RANDOLPH AFB HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1963, passed away January 25, 2023. Mike was born at Oakland Naval Hospital on August 28, 1945 to Lucille Lillian Wynne Cogger and William Frederick Cogger.  Lucille went on to marry Jim Wysong after the divorce from William Cogger.  His mother, father, step father and step sister, Jill Cogger Vita all predeceased Michael.  Also predeceasing Michael is his ex-wife, Jeanne Marie Parker. 

Mike is survived by his two brothers, Terry Wysong (Linda) from Austin/Cedar Park and a younger brother David Wysong who lives in Georgetown. Sisters, Lee Cogger Cornils, Aron Wirsing Smudy and Crystal Wysong Spach.    

Mike had lived in San Antonio, TX until last year around October when he moved to Fairhope, Alabama to live with his son, Michael and his wife, Julie and their two daughters. Mike continued to receive care for leukemia, but on January 25th he had just returned from a doctor's appointment when he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away on January 25, 2023.

Mike adored his two granddaughters, Hadley (8) and Elise (6), as well as his son, CDR (Coast Guard Reserve) Michael Wysong and his wife, Julie and went to visit them whenever he could.  Mike was so proud of his son and spoke of him and his wife, Julie often. When his granddaughters were born you would have thought they were the only grandkids in the world! 

Michael, Jr. and his wife, Julie
daughters, Hadley and Elise

Hadley and Elise Wysong

He lived in San Antonio, TX and probably played at all the golf courses in San Antonio throughout his life.  He played until his knees and his stamina couldn't take it anymore.  His other love was cooking. He would tell you how to cook anything (his way). If you couldn't cook it he would cook it for you. 

At one point in his life on Oak Leaf he had a 1959 Triumph or what was left of the car on the back porch that he "worked" on for years.  

Mike had a million friends and he loved every one of them.  He will be remembered for a long time.  

He attended Randolph High School at Randolph AFB, Texas and was in the first graduating class of 1963 of 29 students! After graduating he attended the University of North Texas graduating with a degree in Business in 1969.  

There will be no memorial service in Alabama. However, there will be a Celebration of Life in San Antonio April 22, 2023. If you would like to attend please contact Michael Wysong, Jr. at the number or email below.  

You may send condolences or any story you have regarding Mike to his son:

Michael Wysong, Jr.

556 Boulder Creek Ave

Fairhope, Alabama 36532

michaelwysong@gmail.com

(781) 907-0291 (text/call)

Class photo at the 50th Reunion in New Braunfels 2013

Terry Wysong, Mike Hunt, Mike Wysong and Jimmy Fidler

Mike Hunt, Mike Wysong, Jimmy Fidler and Bill Borellis 

1963/64 Ro-Hawk Basketball team

Ro-Hawk Football Homecoming, Michael, Jay Towner, Larry Tucker
Jimmy Fidler Ronnie Futch and John Hines

Jeff Anderson, Carol Rankin, Mike Wysong, Jackie Darling Anderson, John Hines, Gloria, Janet Francis Murillo, Bill Borellis and "Coach" Andy 

Michael Wysong 

Mike and Gloria at the '75 Reunion down in the Auger Inn

Handsome Dude

First Reunion 1975, Gary Bird, Michael and Earl Dodgion

Kris Strand Meyer visiting Mike at his home sometime in the 80's

Actually talking to Sandra Holt Lyda 

Visiting Mike at his home sometime in the 80's

Visiting the Gym during '95 Reunion Jeff Lindley,
George McClughan, and Michael 

                                            '95 Reunion at Wurstfest, Tom Madsen, Mike and Earl Doddgion

'95 Reunion Bill Borellis and Mike

Mike and Carole McRae Richards

Carol Allshouse, Mike and _______?

Jimmy Fidler, John Hines and Mike

Carol Hines Hoffman, Carole McRae Richards, Mike and 
Barbara Johnson (Harry's wife?)

Karen Knox Campbell, Bill Borellis, Mike

How Sweet it is!

Linda Tucker Prater and Richard Prater with Mike
at a Reunion down in the Auger Inn

Reunion, Terry Smiljanich, Mike and Gloria

Richard Prater, Gloria and Michael

Mike getting' down 

Mike and Carol Hines Hoffman

Visiting the High School 2000 in front of the Mosaic
John Hines, Karen Knox Campbell, Jimmy Fidler,
Mike Wysong

Getting the janitor to open the Ro-Hawk Store so we can buy RoHawk stuff
Karen Knox Campbell, Jimmy Fidler, Mike, Gloria and John Hines

In front of the Trophy Case in the Gym
Mike, Jimmy and John
Note new t-shirt and hats!

Now where are all my trophies

2000 at the school
Mike, Jimmy, Gloria, Karen and John

at the San Antonio Airport waiting for flights
Mike, Judi Adair, Jimmy and Karen

Judi and Mike goofing around

Judi, Mike and Gloria

At Mikes, Karen Poor Peck, Carole, Bob Peck, Janet Francis Murillo and Mike

Karen, Carole, Gloria, Mike and Janet

Michael Wysong, Sr. 

Michael Wysong, Sr., Michael Wysong, Jr. and Larry Tucker
(this is the last picture of Larry, he died a week later) 

DOT ROBERTS, Beloved Mother of Jeanne Roberts Stinson (Class of '65), Passes away at 103

OBITUARY

Dorothy Irene Roberts

APRIL 5, 1919 – JANUARY 18, 2023

IN THE CARE OF

Colonial Funeral Home

 

Dorothy (Dot) I. Roberts of Universal City, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on January 18, 2023. She was 103 years old and was surrounded by friends and family on that day. Dot was born on April 5, 1919 in San Antonio outside Fort Sam Houston to a military family. She graduated from Brackenridge High School and held jobs such as a car hop, telephone operator, pharmacy packer, and bookkeeper.

In 1939, she married Gene Roberts whom she had known since she was twelve years old. They were married for 55 years before his passing. In those years they moved from San Antonio to Ohio before Gene went overseas to the Pacific during WWII. Afterwards in was Kelly in San Antonio; Fort Worth; Wheelus in Tripoli, Libya; Lackland; Edwards in the Mojave Desert and finally Randolph.

Dot was always busy volunteering at different places such as the Thrift Shop, NCO Wives Club, elementary school, Girl Scouts, and the library. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, knitting, needlepoint and her favorite thing, reading.

In Universal City, she was part of a group of individuals that wanted a library in the city. They succeeded when the city provided a surplus building. Years later they repeated their success when the city constructed a new library.

Her other passion was Wreaths Across America. This organization provides wreaths to the National Cemeteries all over the United States. She spent hours taking orders by phone, set up a tent in front of Wal-Mart and utilized other venues to spread the word about the wreaths. There is no telling over the years how many graves received a wreath or how much in donations was received. A friend remarked that when Dot entered heaven there was a line of soldiers ready to salute her.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and other family members. William A. Mitchell, father; Minnie L. Kuentz, mother; Grace (Buford) Blaylock, sister and brother in law; Earl E. Roberts, brother in law; William J. Mithcell, brother; nieces Judy and Linda; and husband of 55 years, Eugene M. Roberts. All are buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Dot is survived by her daughter, Jeanne (Steven) Stinson; grandsons, Kyle (Katrina) Scott; Kelly (Sharron) Scott; Michael Stinson (Jenifier Walls); Great grandchildren, Dylan Scott, Seth Scott, Dominic Walls, Jazmyn Stinson; and niece Brenda (Bob) Hale.

At Universal City United Methodist Church, she served on the finance, the Foundation and staff, pastor, parish relations committees. She was involved in establishing homeroom groups, Supper of 8, and craft projects. She also set up day trips for the congregation such as Painted Churched, Wildflower Seed Farm, plays at the Majestic, Main Street Bethlehem, and Brenham (Blue Bell).

The family would like to thank the members of the Martinez homeroom for all their assistance and support. A special thank you to the caregivers who looked after Dot and her needs.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Wreaths Across America, the Universal City library, or the Universal City United Methodist Church.

A viewing will be held Monday, February 6th at Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City, TX from 5 - 8PM.

A church service will be held Tuesday, February 7th at Universal City United Methodist Church, 90 Winn, Universal City, TX beginning at 10:00 am

A committal service for Dorothy will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Roberts family.

Jeanne Roberts Stinson

118 Broken Spur

Universal City, TX 78148

(210) 445-4821

stinsonjeanne@hotmail.com