Peter S. Wild, 72, of Glastonbury, beloved husband of 46 years to Darlene S. Wild, passed away peacefully at home August 10. Peter was born October 7, 1945 in Plymouth, MA, he was the son of the late George and Jean Wild of Osterville, MA. Peter was a graduate of Wesleyan University and Trinity College earning a masters plus 30 degree in History and Social Sciences. Peter was a much beloved history teacher in the Glastonbury School system for 43 years in the Social Science Department. He fought with so much courage and dignity in the last 4 years of his life with Parkinson's Disease and was an inspiration to our family, friends and people who knew him. He is survived by his wife Darlene, daughter Lisa of Glastonbury, sister Judy and husband Peter Sklat of Marlborough, brother Robert Wild and his wife Jane of West Newburyport, MA, grandson Christopher Akeley of Tolland, grandson Joshua Akeley and wife Sara and daughter Adeline of Tolland, sister and brother-in-law Laura and Michael Signor of Gilbert, AZ, nephew James Signor and wife Kristen and son Dillon of Buckeye, AZ. Funeral services were private and handled by Mulryan Funeral Home, Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. Donations in Peter's honor can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or to the American Parkinson's Disease Association. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 26, 2018.

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Diane woods

September 14, 2022

Looking up the names I remember from GHS sad to see he passed away

Barbara Andriks

September 3, 2022

I just saw this today and wanted to write a note. I remember Mr. Wild looking exactly like this photo. I graduated GHS in 1975; it's amazing that he was only a dozen years older than me; he always looked like one of us! I am so sorry for his family's loss.

Carol Zink (GHS 73)

September 1, 2022

I hope this isn't too late. I just saw this on a Glastonbury FB page. Mr. Wild was my teacher in CI my senior year of high school. We had to do a research paper. I did what I considered to be a poor job on the paper, and he gave me an A. I went to see him, and explained why I thought I deserved a C (sloppy source citing, too few sources, not enough analysis, etc.). He showed me a paper of a fellow student (without showing the name of course), said the kid needed a C on the paper to pass the course and needed to pass CI to graduate - the writing was terrible, the whole paper was just awful - so that's why mine rated an "A" by comparison. I was quite impressed by his care, concern, and compassion for the student. He laughed and said no student had ever complained to him about receiving too high a grade. Later in life after a couple of other careers, I became a history teacher and tried to remember the lessons he taught about being kind. I'm sorry for your family's loss.

Robert W Brady, Jr

October 12, 2021

I remember Mr. Klein fondly from GHS - he was such a great teacher and always willing to hear what his students had to say. We learned a lot from him and carried it on into our lives.

David Plumley

October 26, 2018

I was a graduate of GHS in June of 1972. Mr. Wild was my Current Issues teacher. The smile you see in this picture was what we looked at each day. Mr. Wild had a great sense of humor and a very deep knowledge of his passion for history. He will be missed.

Saralyn Miller

September 7, 2018

What an unusual and enthusiastic teacher he was. He was my "homeroom" (CI) teacher my senior year (1980). He saw potential in me that I couldn't see. I didn't appreciate it then, but I have been continuously grateful since.

My thoughts are with his family and friends. I know he will always be deeply missed.

Kimberly Winick

August 30, 2018

Mr Wild had wonderful energy and enthusiasm that made it a pleasure to learn from him. Class of 76.

Sally Motycka

August 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out the family. Mr. Wild was such a positive inspiration for me - truly one of my most favorite teachers.
A beautiful person who made a difference in the lives of so many people during his life.

Melissa pion

August 28, 2018

With deepest sympathy on loss of your love one. May it bring comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as Job 33:25.

August 27, 2018

My personal condolences to Peter's family. I was one of those fortunate few who got to experience his passionate teaching as a student at GHS "back in the day."

Sending you all healing thoughts & prayers.

Sincerely,
Dave Bean
GHS '78

Kerri Reid

August 27, 2018

So sorry to hear.Mr Wild was a memorable teacher for us all. So positive and full of life.
My deepest sympathies.

Melissa Pioneer

August 27, 2018

With deepest sympathy on loss of your loved one. May it bring comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as as promised at33:25.

Debbie Kaiser - Morse

August 26, 2018

Mr. Wild was a fantastic History teacher. We had a great time in his class. He always had a smile on his face and was a quick wit. We were so blessed to have him attend our 40th High School Reunion just 3 short years ago. God Bless You Mr. Wild, and your family. You will never be forgotten.
Debbie Kaiser Morse - GHS Class of 75

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