New York, New York
WILDER--Duane, known as an innovator and wise businessman in the steel industry, as an active civic participant throughout the nation, and as a Renaissance man and raconteur to his family and friends, died August 26, 2017, at his apartment in New York City. He was 88. Duane Edward Wilder, who...
Read MoreDuane was both a friend and business associate for over 20 years. What a sense of humor, even in crisis. I remember having a serious crisis with one of our acquisitions. He said to me: "why should I worry when you worry enough for both of us?" A truly one-off. Regards, Bud Smith
Bud Smith
September 14, 2020 | Coworker
Duane was a true friend to Carolyn and I. We were business partners on and off since 1979. Duane thought of others before himself....a rare quality these days.
Bud & Carolyn Smith
September 21, 2017 | Sewickley, QC
