Wilson S. Belt
July 28, 1938 - March 31, 2020
Wilson S. Belt, age 81, of La Plata, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home.
Born July 28, 1938 in Sue City, Missouri, the son of Madison Earl and Hazel Gladys (Wilson) Belt. On September 8, 1963 he married Patricia B. Butler at the Methodist Church in Macon, Missouri, who survives him. Also surviving him are his four children and spouses, Allison and Bill Rowland of Macon, MO, Meredith Belt of Macon, MO, Heather and David Wheeler of La Plata, MO and Matthew and Kayla Belt of La Plata, MO; sister-in-law Phyllis Belt of Macon, MO; brother and sister-in-law Bob and Nellie Butler of Bevier, MO; grandchildren and spouses, Amber Wheeler of La Plata, MO, Abby and Rudy Poussot of San Diego, CA, Jill Rowland and fiancé Skyler Morris of Kansas City, MO, Taylor and Bridgette Wheeler of Maple Grove, MN, Makay and Ty Hettinger of La Plata, MO, Paige McClure of Macon, MO, Baylon Belt and fiancée Faith Cook of La Plata, MO and Megan Rowland of Macon, MO; great grandchildren, Hazel Hettinger of La Plata, MO and Claire and Nicolas Poussot of San Diego, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ronald Belt and sister Azalea Walker.
Wilson was a 1956 graduate of La Plata High School and Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. He served 2 years in the US Army. On returning home he worked with his father in the Belt Fur & Wool Business and farming. In 1984 he became an officer and board member of La Plata State Bank, taking over chairmanship in 1999.
He was a member of La Plata Masonic Lodge, Macon County Shriners, La Plata Jaycees, La Plata American Legion, a member of La Plata Christian Church and Illinois Bend Community Church and was currently serving on the Board at Northeast Missouri State Bank.
Due to conditions of the coronavirus, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, with burial in the La Plata Cemetery.
The family request that memorials in memory of Wilson S. Belt be made to Illinois Bend Community Church or La Plata Christian Church. Memorials may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church Street, La Plata, MO 63549.
There was a celebration of life service for Wilson Sherman Belt on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Owensby, La Plata, Missouri. Visitation was from 1:00-2:00 pm, with the service at 2:00 pm.
E-Memorial Book and Condolences
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Wilson was not only born into a family full of respect, he earned his own with me when I came to LaPlata in the mid 70’s. He always treated me with friendly respect in all aspects of the two decade tenure I was there. From introducing me to his father Mac in the hallowed Belt Fur and Wool—to the unique way he barbed his friends—to countless golf interactions—to an occasional beverage—to supplying him with farm inputs.......he was always someone you could enjoy with ease and thus, respect. You had no problem understanding where he stood! To Pat , Matt and the girls, I am so sorry for your loss. I had several individuals that made my LaPlata memories fond and Wilson shined in that group. Jack Young
