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1934
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2013
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James WILDER Obituary
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James L. Wilder, Beloved husband of Joan E. Wilder for 57 years. Nurturing father of J. Samuel Wilder (Sarah) and Sara Hughes. Devoted Grandfather to Stephanie (Adam) Pratt, Suzanne (Robert) Clark, Zach Wilder and Ben Hughes. Lovingly remembered by his sister Jacqueline Wiseman and brother in law Ken (Linda) Albu. Jim was a loving uncle to Ken (Karen), Kathy, Keith (Ronna), Karl ( Donna) , Kirk (Mary Jane) Wiseman, Kay (Bob) Stevens , Kim (Rick) Giles , Tony (Jenni) and Nick (Christa) Albu, Pam (Ken) Withrow. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Oscar Wilder and Orpah Marie Wilder, Mother and father-in-law Sarah and Anthony Albu, sister-in-law Barbara (Richard) Cottle and niece Karen Wiseman and nephews Kelly Wiseman and Mike Wall. A lifetime member of the Freemasons and Past Master of Wyoming Lodge F&AM 186. An avid clock collector, Jim never met a stranger, had many caring friends and was authentic and true to himself. A universal handy man, he could fix anything and loved life. In his later years he retired as an HVAC mechanic, plumber and became an auctioneer and loved spending time with his family and many close friends and will be greatly missed. Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM with a celebration of his life at 5:00 PM at DiStasi Banquet Center at 400 Wyoming Avenue Wyoming Ohio 45215. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Cancer Family Care, 2421 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. On line condolences at Schmidtdhonaukucnerfunerals.com
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May 16, 2013
Big daddy will be missed by all he lived life as a great man and will live in our heart as a legend my prayers are with Big mama Sam and Sara and all knowing him,, only a few men of his character are ever met in ones lifetime
Katherine Lawson
May 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss, he truly was a wonderful man, very fond memories of a long time ago....prayers and positive thoughts....
Cheryl and Ross Waldroup
May 15, 2013
Joan, Sam and Sarah,
Some of my best memories of Jimmy are of he and my Dad working together repairing something people said couldn't be fixed. Jimmy was true friend and always there for us. He will be deeply missed.
Betty and David Doeker
May 15, 2013
Joanie, Sara and Sam-Jim was one of the kindest, sweetest, gentle-man we had the pleasure and honor of calling our friend. We are so sorry - we are at a loss for words-please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
Jane Tuley Lentz
May 15, 2013
Joan, Sam & Sara,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remember that Jim was always there
for everyone. He will be greatly missed. He is now in the arms of loving father. My thoughts and prayers with the family.
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