Roger L. Wildman

Roger Wildman Obituary

SULLIVAN - Roger L. Wildman, 67, of Sullivan passed away 9:11 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2006 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials: Sullivan Ambulance or American Cancer Society. Roger was born August 27, 1938 in Garrett, the son of Leaman A. and Jesse (Hendrickson) Wildman. He married Phyllis A. Huffmaster October 23, 1959 in Mound City. Roger was retired from Effingham-Clay Farm Services. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sullivan, Sullivan Country Club, Illini Quarter Back Club, and the Moultrie County Farm Bureau, trustee of East Nelson Township. Roger was a retired volunteer fireman for Sullivan Fire Department. Roger is survived by his wife, Phyllis, sons, Michael J. Wildman of Monticello, Chris Wildman of Indianapolis, IN, brothers, Robert Wildman of Decatur, Freeman Wildman of Lovington, grandchildren, Patrick, Katherine, Brandon, Ashlyn and Katelyn Wildman. Roger is preceded in death by his brother, Albert. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/LegacyHome.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 18, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Wildman

11 Entries

Roger Morrison

January 21, 2006

Sorry to hear of Roger's passing.

Kate (Colbath) Pagel

January 20, 2006

I was said to get a phone call from my Aunt Alice Durbin telling me that Roger had passed on. I have many wonderful memories from Roger, as he was a friend of my Grandparents (John R. & Helen Durbin), and went to school with my mom (Lois Durbin). I lived with John W. and Sue Durbin at the time of my mom's passing. Roger was our fuel man, as he refilled our tanks on the farm. I am pround to say that I was one of his "bubble gum kids". I always ran out of the house when I saw the FS truck pull in cause I knew it was Roger and I knew he had bubble gum for me. I wish you the family my sympathy and know you will carry his memory close to your heart, as I will too. He was a great man and was always glad to see me running to him to get my bubble gum.

Vevalee Smith

January 19, 2006

Phylis and family: Sorry to hear of Roger's passing - he fought a good fight which added the years with you all. Bob and I will be unable to attend visitation, but wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all with his perfect peace.

Pat Dahman

January 18, 2006

To the Family of Roger I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but remember he is in a different and far better place now no more pain for him.

I was a classmate of Roger at LHS, such a great person he was a friend to all, we just discussed Rog at 55th class reunion wish I could have seen him then.....

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time, just remember you never forget but it does get better with time.

God bless you all.

Pat Phelps Dahman

Former classmate(Lovington High School)

Harlan Fabert

January 18, 2006

I'll always remember how much Roger helped me when I began farming. He treated me as though I was a big farmer, not just a small operator just starting. He always had time to talk and listen. I will miss him.

Edward Schloz

January 18, 2006

I was sadden to hear of the death of Roger. I worked with Roger in the 1960's...I was sales manager for Moultrie-Shelby FS with my office in Shelbyville. I remember Roger as a real "go-getter", a successfull fuel/chemical salesman that provided his customers with top notch service. I remember Roger always had a smile to give and was a joy to work with. I offer my deepest sympathy to his family.

Ed Schloz

Lori Dotson

January 18, 2006

I cannot imagine anyone that knew my Uncle Roger that didn't love him, and you would be hard pressed to find a better person than he. I will always remember the fun that my cousins and I had teasing him at family dinners, and him teasing us right back. He will be greatly missed and always loved.

Don Piper

January 18, 2006

I know Roger will be missed greatly,he was always freindly to all and always had time to visit.

I have to think back to the days on the baseball and softball field of all the good times we shared,and then we even worked togather at FS.

Thanks for the memorys

Don Piper

Daniel Hines

January 18, 2006

I recall Roger as a really nice guy who was always someone whose athletic abilities I admired...and, years later, when I bumped into him on the Eagle Creek Golf Course (I was walking just to walk, he was playing), he was as pleasant as I recalled...and, I watched him drive off his next tee...and thinking to myself, still an athlete and a nice guy

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