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Kenneth Joseph Wild, 77, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2014 after a brief illness. Born on June 6, 1936, He was the youngest of eight children of Joseph and Grace Wild, deceased. A proud sailor of the U. S. Navy who saw active duty in the Korean theater, Ken Wild also served aboard the USS Forrestal and USS Enterprise carriers as well as serving on the Admiral's staff stateside.
After returning home to Pittsburgh, he worked for J&L Steel in the Stainless Steel Division for many years. Following studies at Gateway Technical and Robert Morris College, he transitioned into building engineering and began a long career in the hospitality industry building hotels, private clubs, and restaurants through the Northeast and ultimately in Texas.
He was a founding family of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Katy, a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus. He retired in 1997 and began the "Pizza and Beer" club which was a source of much enjoyment for him.
He married Patricia Gildea Wild, who preceded him in death, in Pittsburgh, PA, and began a family which includes surviving children daughter Marigrace Wild and Rosendo Villarreal of Katy, TX, son K. J. Wild of Katy, TX, daughter Sarah Ann Wild and Jason Tolbert of Bellevue, WA, and Helen Wild and Brendan Norris of San Antonio, TX.
Grandchildren include Michael, Francis, Dominic, Isabella, and Carmella Villarreal of Katy, TX; Rachel, Mary Catherine, Elizabeth, and Edith of Bellevue, WA; and Kieran, Rowan and Cael Norris of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by sister Delores (Dee) Wild Fredrick of Bethel Park, PA, and numerous nephews and nieces.
A Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home 13001 Katy Freeway Houston, TX on Monday, March 10, 2014 from 6-8 pm with a rosary starting at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church 1530 Norwalk Drive Katy, TX at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 11.
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Dear Wild Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how much you treasured him and he you. I have great memories of your dad during my college years. He was always so loving, full of energy, and proud of you guys. With deepest sympathy & love, Laura Clancy
March 15, 2014
My word... Words cannot speak to the prayer here - My love and prayers for all of you. I cannot express enough the joy and memories Mr. Wild has brought the past few years to me - Our Perry's outings will NEVER be the same without Ken. I certainly will miss him dearly - it was evident to me the love he had for his family way back when I first was acquainted with all of you. There will always be a special place in my heart and being for the Wild family. Much love, Greg Henry
March 15, 2014
To the Wild Family
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad. Such great memories of our families growing up. You are in my thoughts! Love,
Donna (Dembrak) Young
March 11, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gary Ross
March 10, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jamie Drake
March 9, 2014
Helen, sweet Helen, our deepest sympathy for you and your family.. The Lord will welcome him in to the gates of heaven.. Prayers for your dad and your family.. We will have a Mass said at St Anthony of Padau, Woodlands..
Love you honey,
Nancy & Bob Taylor
March 9, 2014
Mr Wild Our love and thoughts are with you and the family. You always were there to brighten up our life. Love Susan Richard Willie Karen Chris with Grace Jeanie the coopers Miles Duncan Elizabeth and especially Charlie. our love
March 9, 2014
Pam and I are praying for your father as he comes into God's Nearer Presence, and we are holding you and yours in our prayers.
Mark and Pam Schultz
March 9, 2014
KJ, I am sorry for your lost wish I could be there for you but I know my brother is there and you are in my praysers
Helene Rouse
March 8, 2014
Sarah & Helen,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra & Richard Pawulski
March 8, 2014
Ken was always the soul of hospitality and, incredibly, always had a new very very bad joke for me whenever I visited. You just naturally felt "good" when you were around Ken. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all his incredible children
Fr. John Rouse
March 8, 2014
MG, KJ, Sarah, Helen, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss! Mr. Ken was such a special man! I really enjoyed the times I was able spend with him. I think of them fondly and often. It was very clear to everyone how important his family was to him and how much he loved you all! Sending my love and prayers to you all during this time.
Ali Landry
March 8, 2014
Helen, I am sorry you lost your father. Know that I'm thinking about you and will pray for your family's loss. Much love, Elaine Mooty
March 8, 2014
Dear Wild family,
Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. Please remember that you are not alone... I will always be here for your family. I hold fond memories of grandpap. He was indeed an amazing man. A great husband, father and grandfather. I am saddened by his sudden passing. I'm glad that I had the privilege of knowing him. I will always remember him telling me how he would screen my dates to make sure they were the right man. My prayers are with you.
Leslie Lara
March 8, 2014
Dear Wild Family,
My Heartfelt Sympathy on the passing of your Dear Dad; Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, May His Soul and All of the Faithful Departed Rest In Peace. Amen.
I share precious memories of our two families being neighbors-McKee/Norma Drives;the most 'wildest' at the time your Dad saying I looked like Sophia Loren!!!
Cherish the Legacy of your Dear Dad and your Dear Mother in Faith, Hope and Love; God Bless.
Jo Lentz
March 8, 2014
Marigrace,KJ,Sarah,and Helen,
so sorry to read that your Dad has passed. We loved him and have many great memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To quote your Dad when he was in trouble, "Pat! Pat!"
Love, The Dembrak's
March 8, 2014
SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.
As a grateful Veteran, I leave my sympathy and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
PHIL ODOM
March 8, 2014
Dad, you were one man who truly was larger than life! Thanks for the gifts of faith and family. I was proud to be your son. Keep watch with Mom over us.
K. J. Wild
March 7, 2014
Daddy- You were beyond compare. Thank you for giving us everything you had in life. It is comforting to be certain of how much you loved us. Be good to Mom up there!
Helen Wild Norris
March 7, 2014
To all my cousins,
What a shock to learn of Uncle Ken's passing. Please find comfort in knowing he is not alone in heaven as he is now with your Mom, my Parents and other family members. He will truely be missed and you all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Leann & Michael Koreni
March 7, 2014
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