Doug Wildin Obituary
Douglas Wayne Wildin was born on July 20, 1944 to Darrel and Shirley (Potter) Wildin
in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Winterset High School, and he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1963, serving during the Viet Nam era. On April 15, 1983, Doug married Paula Mullins in Kansas City, Kansas.
Doug worked as a systems analyst for many years. He started out in Florida at AT&T (Formerly Ma Bell) before moving to Washington state to work for Boeing Computer Systems. Doug decided to semi-retire and he and Paula moved to Arizona. While in Arizona he worked in real estate. After a while, Doug decided it was time to move back home to Iowa to be closer to family and friends.
Doug enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, and traveling. He and Paula were able to take many trips together including many cruises, Italy, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. In his younger years, he liked to camp and hunt. He would tell many stories about his hunting trips with his dad and uncles. Doug was very family oriented and loved spending time with family and friends.
Doug is survived by his wife, Paula; daughter, Melissa (Greg) Shahan; son, Daniel Wildin; brother, Gary Wildin; sisters, Charlotte (Butch) Gordon, and Jill (Jeff) Brammer; grandchildren, Taylor (Caleb) Miller, and Molly Shahan; recently arrived great grandson, Gregory Leland Miller; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel and Shirley Wildin.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Patterson United Methodist Church with visitation taking place one hour prior beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Montpelier Cemetery. Luncheon to be served at Patterson United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Patterson United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
To send flowers to the family of Doug, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1823 North John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273
People and places connected with Doug
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Doug Wildin's name
How to support Doug's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Doug Wildin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more