Fred Wilde

Frederick C. Wilde, 60, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, November 12th, surrounded by his family at the Aspirus Hospice House. Fred was born in Wausau on April 18th, 1951 to Alvin and Irma Wilde. He was a 1969 graduate of Newman High School. He married Kathy Karlen in July of 1972. Fred spent 6 years in the Army Reserves. Prior to Fred's illnesses, he was employed at Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork, then as a truck driver for CW Paper and City Delivery. In Fred's younger years, he enjoyed attending drag and stock car races. He restored his 1968 Camaro and enjoyed car show competition. In Fred's later years, he enjoyed watching NFL, Badger and Brewer games on TV. His other interests included campfires at his summer trailer in Woodruff, an occasional trip to the casino and spending time with his family. Fred enjoyed the "golden oldies" 50s-60s music and always liked to play trivia, saying, "who's singing this?" Of course, he was always right. Survivors besides his wife, Kathy included four children: Shawn (Heather) from Weston, Terrance from Madison, Erik (Nann) from Rothschild, and Ann from Wausau. Also his three grandchildren Megan, Alex and Kaylyn. Fred also had five sisters, Mary (Lars) Rydell from Green Bay, Carla Carpenter from Wausau, Barb Wilde from Austin Texas, Cathy (Hap) Altillis from Annadale, Virginia, and Jane (Scott) Weber from Potomac Falls, Virginia. The five brothers include: Tom (Patti) from Lake Tomahawk, Steve (Diane) for Weston, John from Wausau, Bob (Monica) from Wausau and Kevin from Ashburn, Virginia as well as many nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by an infant son, Andrew and father Alvin. Fred's life will be celebrated on Tuesday November 15, 2011 with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Church of St. Anne followed by the funeral Mass at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Restlawl Memorial Park Cemetery. Peterson Kramer Funeral Home, 1302 6th Street Wausau is assisting in arrangements. Fred's family would like to thank the many staff from Aspirus Wausau Hospital who cared for Fred during his recent illnesses, the caring and compassionate staff at Colonial Manor Rehab and Aspirus Hospice House. We also want the thank Barbie, Fred's sister, who arrived from Texas in November to care for and support Fred and his family through these difficult times. Fred will be missed by his family, friends and puppy, Molly. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Aspirus Hospice House or the Church of St Anne's.