Obituary of Elmer G. Wilcox Jr.

Elmer George “Herm” Wilcox, Jr., D.D.S age 86, of Lewiston and husband of Sharon Walters Wilcox entered into rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home in Lewiston. Herm was born on September 30, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the son of the late Elmer G. and the late Margarita M. (Liersch) Wilcox. Herm was a graduate of Lasalle Sr. High School, Norwich University and U.B Dental School. He married Sharon Walters on December 19, 1959 in Buffalo, NY. He served in the United States Army Dental Corps. from 1960 to 1962 attaining the rank of Captain. Herm was a self-employed dentist who built and ran his practice out of his home office in Lewiston for 37 years. Starting at a young age Herm had a thirst for activity and excitement. He enjoyed golf, tennis, sailing, water and snow skiing, reading and pheasant hunting. Herm enjoyed fishing and boating with his “mates”, a term of endearment used within the family to describe his boating crew. The perpetually active and artistic man tied his own fishing flies as well as designed and built a cottage in Ontario, Canada. Herm was an excellent chef; his famous clam chowder was a treat the family looked forward to each Christmas Eve. Herm had a passion for oil and watercolor painting leaving behind countless artworks for future generations to appreciate his talents. He was also a jewelry maker. His first creation was a wedding ring for his beloved wife. He also made a gold ring for each of his daughters and granddaughter on their 16th birthdays. Herm excelled in athletics playing football and baseball at the collegiate level as well as for the U.S Army Dental Corps. As an avid car enthusiast Herm restored a 1957 AC Bristol British sports racing car. Herm was a member of several organizations including: UB Dental Alumni Association, the Youngstown Yacht Club, Historical Association of Lewiston, the Lewiston Council on Arts, and a past member of the Niagara Falls Country Club and Ducks Unlimited. Surviving is his wife Sharon; his children Julie Villoni of Conneaut, OH, Catherine (Chris) Siler of Raleigh, NC and Heather Donovan of Lewiston; his grandchildren who called him “Papa” Jason, Pete, Nick (Katie) and Pat Alessi, Anne and Sam Siler and Liam Donovan and great grandchild Alexis Alessi. No Prior Visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Burial will take place in Lewiston Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to HART Interfaith 505 Cayuga St. Lewiston, NY 14092 or Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lewiston, NY 14094. Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Lewiston, please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.