Robert J. Wilder

Dear Mrs. Wilder,
I apologize that this is late, but I just heard that Dr. Wilder had been ill and had passed.
I was very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He and I had worked together at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, on Sinai Hospital's first open heart surgical team 1972 - 1973. I always admired his surgical skills and his wonderful demeanor. I have enjoyable memories of his witty personality. Many years had passed until just recently I found out that his daughter, Lori and son-in-law Bob's children and our own children are good friends.
The Stark family sends you heartfelt condolence.

Dear Butz:

We feel with you.

Erika and Steve

Dearest Butz, What sad news! I know that we haven't been in touch in awhile, but the both of you have such a warm spot in my heart; it makes me smile when I think of all the wonderful times we shared. Take care of yourself and know that my loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always, Tommie

Dear Butz:

What a sad, sad day it is to hear of Bob's passing. I wish I could be there to give you a warm hug. (Wait, here it is XOXO)

I love this photo here on the website of Bob. What a guy. Loved by so many people.

I have so many wonderful memories of both you guys. "Dr. Bob Wilder", as my "special weekly guest" on KTOK Radio. Your beautiful home here in Oklahoma City.

And, a few years back, walking up the pier where your boat was moored and watching Bob's happy smile of welcome when we surprised you guys with a "walk up visit" while we were in Florida.

May these wonderful memories bring us great comfort as we keep Bob in our hearts forever.

Thanks Bob for your friendship.

And, Butz thank you for all the love and support you've shown to our daughter Cindy all these years.

We love and miss you so much.

Your friends forever,

B.J. and Anne Wexler

Butz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time. I only knew Rob for a short breif period however he made a strong, warm, welcoming impression on me. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my heart.

Dear Butz and family, we are deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing. We feel honored to have known him and to say Bob was our friend. We credit Bob for helping Charlie through a rough medical period. Charlie always referred to Bob as "my friend the famous cardiologist" and it is not hard to read why. Butz, we pray your memories of the man that adored you will sustain you during this difficult time. We know Bob loved your boys as if they were his own children. We will stop by to visit you to offer our condolences and to celebrate his life. Love Charlie and Priscilla

we met when you were b.j.'s guest on ktok radio in the early 80's. what fun the 4 of us had !! you treated our daughter as your own, and guided her. we missed you so much when you and butz left to live in st. thomas. our visit with you there in your home was wonderful !! we're so happy that our cindy visited with the two of you in july in florida.
we loved you, bob and will miss you. our love to butz.
sincerely, anne and b.j. wexler

Bob Wilder was a fine physician and our company, Medical Air services Association, had the honor of utilizing his services as our medical director for many years. Bob was with MASA from the very beginning and he helped us immensely. As valuable as he was to us professionally, I will miss him personally much more as he was a true friend in every sense of the word. Our thoughts and prayers are with Butz and family in their time of grief.

Bob, I will forever miss you! You made such a great impact on my life. I can say without reservation that the time spent sailing with you and Butz were the best times of my life. In fact all time spent with the two of you was great fun! You both have been great mentors in my life, and changed it for the better. Thank you for helping my best friend to be the happiest girl on earth....Love Cindy

Bob was like a Father/Brother to me. Always fun to be with, whether ashore or afloat. I loved sharing chinese with him and Butz. I'm certain he will be truly missed by all who knew him.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of one of my best teachers at Sinai Hospital. My condolences to the family. Joel Cherry, M. D.