Rexburg, Idaho
Monte Wilson
1943 — 2026
Monte D. Wilson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wayne Abram Wilson and Vendetta Cook Wilson. Monte was raised in Rigby, Idaho, on 40 acres of pastureland now known as Cottonwood Estates. He attended Rigby High School, where he participated in football, basketball, and proudly competed in wrestling, placing fourth at the state level. Following high school, Monte served his country in the Army National Guard. A skilled mechanic and master welder, Monte had the ability to work on virtually any type of equipment. He dedicated 22 years to the Idaho national Laboratory (INL), where he...






















