WILD, Jr., Clifford O.

86, of Kettering, OH, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 26, 1935, in Logansport, IN, to the late Judge Clifford O. Wild Sr. and Mary Helvie. Cliff was preceded in death by brothers Jack, Robert, Edgar, and Stanley Wild and sister, Mitzi Clayton. He is survived by his wife of 63 yrs. Susan. Also left to cherish his memory are his beloved sons Christopher Wild, Nashville, TN, and Gregory (Regina) Wild, Lexington, KY; granddaughters Katherine and Kaitlyn Wild; grandson Garrett Whitten; brothers Richard, James, John, Victor, Philip; special brother-in-law Beryl (Dolores) Chandler; sisters Ramona Higel, Barbara Jaxel, and Debra McAninch; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of treasured friends. Cliff was a graduate of Logansport H.S. and was president of his senior class. He was a 1957 graduate of

Miami University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and where he met Susan Chandler, the love of his life. Following graduation, he worked for the Nat'l Security Agency in Washington, D.C., and then had a long and varied career with NCR. After retirement, he found immense joy substitute teaching in the Bellbrook, Kettering and Beavercreek schools. His and Susan's love of travel began in the 60's and continued throughout his life. He was a 60 yr. member and deacon of Westminster Presbyterian Church, a member of Kettering Sister City and various other organizations. A service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Daybreak, 605 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH 45402 or Westminster Presbyterian Church, Music Fund, 125 N.

Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH 45402 or the charity of your choice. Glickler Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 5, 2022.

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Marcia Leslie

June 11, 2023

I knew Mitzi and Laddie ,as Cliff was known ,then when we were back at in grade school and then LHS. The family lived across the Wabash river .I remembered there were lots of brothers and then "Baby" ( Ramona) when I road by on my bike and stopped ,there was always some one to play with. To all you siblings and family my condolenses and blessings. I´m always so pleased for families who have been granted long lives with our Sibs.
May Gods blessings continue with you all.

Marcia Leslie

Rich Wild

June 27, 2022

I knew Cliff was not well, but still his passing just sucks the life out of me. He was my big brother in more ways than one. Cliff helped me learn to play baseball, leading to my life's profession as coach at our home high school in Logansport, IN. He had made a Cubs fan out of me at age seven, and I'm still trying to figure whether that was a gift or a curse ! He undoubtedly is preparing the heavenly ballfield for today's game. Go Cubs !

Nancy Sumner

June 13, 2022

So very sorry to hear of Cliff's passing. I work at Bellbrook HS in the library, and anytime he subbed, he'd come to the library and read the paper during his planning period. We had many great conversations, and he was so good with the students. He was such a nice man, and we at Bellbrook will miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Fair sailing, Cliff!

Phillip and Liz King

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Victor A. Wild, Brother

June 8, 2022

Cliff was a personal Life Guide for me, in some ways he knew and many ways he could not know. A true "Big Brother" and elegant gentleman, a model for me to try to follow. Now sadly and deeply missed. Susan, thank you for being the central part of his life !!

Craig Daniels

June 7, 2022

Cliff was my manager and my mentor and then my friend. I loved when he would answer his phone at work, because in a few minutes he would be speaking Japanese or German and having a great laugh! He seemed to have friends from all over the world. He inspired us to be intellectually curious. We shared a fondness for ice cream, so he always encouraged me "to get my calcium!" He loved to share a story from the past, usually preceded by the phrase "If I may..." I will always remember Cliff for his kindness, encouragement and humor. He was never one to brag, but you could tell he was so very proud of Susan and his family. Truly a life well-lived. Cliff - you get an A+, my friend!!

Barbara Jaxel

June 7, 2022

Big brother extraordinaire - you will be missed.

Pamela Schultz

June 5, 2022

I loved when Mr Wilde was subbing at Bellbrook High school
We would talk "Miami" news
As soon as he would see me he would say "Love and Honor"
He was a good person and will be missed