EDWIN JOE WILDE
Our beloved Edwin Joe Wilde of Wall passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at his residence. Edwin lived 87 full years. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. The funeral service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in Wall. Msgr. Larry Droll and Father Louis Moeller will officiate at the service. The grandchildren will be the pallbearers and altar servers. Honorary pallbearers are Alex Halfmann, Walter Fuchs, Herbert Beidermann, DR. DENVER MARSH JR. , Dr. Irv Zeitler and Apolinar Mascorro. Edwin was born in Runnels County near Bethel, Texas, to W.H. and Annie Wilde on Aug. 18, 1915. While living in Bethel, Edwin attended the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. He was a Boy Scout under the direction of Msgr. Arnold Boeding for three years. Edwin was a teen-ager when the Great Depression took its toll on America and finished the eighth grade before having to quit school and work on the family farms. Edwin was hardened by the Depression Era and learned to never waste anything, especially food, money and time. Edwin worked until he couldn't and never retired from farming. Edwin's father, W.H. Wilde, was able to expand the family's landholdings into Concho, Tom Green, Glasscock and Reagan Counties. Edwin spent much of his time helping his family farm while living with his brothers, Elo and Fenton in Wall. Later, Edwin farmed many years with his youngest brother, Bennie of Ballinger. While living in Wall, Edwin attended San Angelo Business College for three months under the direction of Mrs. W.W. Carson. He was a self-taught speller and could spell almost any word. He never used a calculator or a computer because he would figure in his head. In a minute, Edwin would tell you the value of a bale of cotton or a truckload of wheat or milo. Edwin was fluent in three languages — English, Spanish and German. On July 8, 1946, Edwin married the beautiful CORDULA ELIZABETH (STRUBE) WILDE . Edwin and Cordula made their home one mile west of Wall and began their life together farming and raising a family. They attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church where Edwin was a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and served on the Parish Council and Cemetery Committee. Edwin was also a member of the St. Ambrose Society and a pioneer in building the St. Ambrose Church. Edwin loved this church and was a humble man who prayed the rosary several times a day. Edwin and his brothers were amongst the first wave of farmers to pioneer the St. Lawrence farming community when the Oliver Daniels Ranch was sold. Edwin spent much time developing the farms at St. Lawrence where irrigation made the area into a vital community and agricultural center. Edwin always had a deep love for the St. Lawrence community. Edwin loved to buy raw pastureland and to develop it into cultivation. During his farming career, Edwin utilized the bracero program and later legalized many farm workers from Mexico. One of his lifelong employees was Apolinar Mascorro, who stayed with the Wilde family from 1954 until present. Edwin was an avid deer hunter and was very proud of his German Catholic heritage. One of Edwin's great passions was the history of his family roots. Edwin's ancestors migrated to Texas in 1845 and Edwin helped organize the Annie and Bernhard Wilde Family Reunions. In his prime, Edwin was known as the "Best Farmer in Wall, Deer Hunter on Call". Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Annie Wilde; brothers, Elo and Fenton Wilde; sisters, Mary Wilde and Stella Schwartz; and his devoted daughter, MELANIE JANE (WILDE) FRANKLIN who died in 2001. Edwin is survived by his loving and wonderful wife, Cordula Wilde, who faithfully took care of him through his illness. Edwin is also survived by his sister, Cora Dierschke of San Angelo; and brother, Bennie Wilde of Ballinger. Edwin has three sons, John, Don and Dale, and their wives, Betty Jo, Ruth and Laura, all of Wall; and one son-in-law, RUSTY FRANKLIN of San Angelo. Ed leaves 11 grandchildren who loved their grandpa: Douglas, Matt, Julia, Joanna, Joslynn, Dee Jay, Blaise and Harrison Wilde, and Jed, Casey and Betsy Franklin. The family would like to thank Dr. Denver Marsh Jr. and his staff, who took care of Edwin for 26 years. Also, the family very much appreciates Dr. Irv Zeitler and Alana Montgomery, PA; Mr. Neal Doss, Mrs. Wanda Lange and Ms. Sherry Coplin of San Angelo; West Texas Rehab; Hospice of San Angelo and the Angelo Nursing Center for their gracious and loving care. Memorials may be donated to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of choice.
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Our beloved Edwin Joe Wilde of Wall passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at his residence. Edwin lived 87 full years. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. The funeral service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in Wall. Msgr. Larry Droll and Father Louis Moeller will officiate at the service. The grandchildren will be the pallbearers and altar servers. Honorary pallbearers are Alex Halfmann, Walter Fuchs, Herbert Beidermann, DR. DENVER MARSH JR. , Dr. Irv Zeitler and Apolinar Mascorro. Edwin was born in Runnels County near Bethel, Texas, to W.H. and Annie Wilde on Aug. 18, 1915. While living in Bethel, Edwin attended the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. He was a Boy Scout under the direction of Msgr. Arnold Boeding for three years. Edwin was a teen-ager when the Great Depression took its toll on America and finished the eighth grade before having to quit school and work on the family farms. Edwin was hardened by the Depression Era and learned to never waste anything, especially food, money and time. Edwin worked until he couldn't and never retired from farming. Edwin's father, W.H. Wilde, was able to expand the family's landholdings into Concho, Tom Green, Glasscock and Reagan Counties. Edwin spent much of his time helping his family farm while living with his brothers, Elo and Fenton in Wall. Later, Edwin farmed many years with his youngest brother, Bennie of Ballinger. While living in Wall, Edwin attended San Angelo Business College for three months under the direction of Mrs. W.W. Carson. He was a self-taught speller and could spell almost any word. He never used a calculator or a computer because he would figure in his head. In a minute, Edwin would tell you the value of a bale of cotton or a truckload of wheat or milo. Edwin was fluent in three languages — English, Spanish and German. On July 8, 1946, Edwin married the beautiful CORDULA ELIZABETH (STRUBE) WILDE . Edwin and Cordula made their home one mile west of Wall and began their life together farming and raising a family. They attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church where Edwin was a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and served on the Parish Council and Cemetery Committee. Edwin was also a member of the St. Ambrose Society and a pioneer in building the St. Ambrose Church. Edwin loved this church and was a humble man who prayed the rosary several times a day. Edwin and his brothers were amongst the first wave of farmers to pioneer the St. Lawrence farming community when the Oliver Daniels Ranch was sold. Edwin spent much time developing the farms at St. Lawrence where irrigation made the area into a vital community and agricultural center. Edwin always had a deep love for the St. Lawrence community. Edwin loved to buy raw pastureland and to develop it into cultivation. During his farming career, Edwin utilized the bracero program and later legalized many farm workers from Mexico. One of his lifelong employees was Apolinar Mascorro, who stayed with the Wilde family from 1954 until present. Edwin was an avid deer hunter and was very proud of his German Catholic heritage. One of Edwin's great passions was the history of his family roots. Edwin's ancestors migrated to Texas in 1845 and Edwin helped organize the Annie and Bernhard Wilde Family Reunions. In his prime, Edwin was known as the "Best Farmer in Wall, Deer Hunter on Call". Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Annie Wilde; brothers, Elo and Fenton Wilde; sisters, Mary Wilde and Stella Schwartz; and his devoted daughter, MELANIE JANE (WILDE) FRANKLIN who died in 2001. Edwin is survived by his loving and wonderful wife, Cordula Wilde, who faithfully took care of him through his illness. Edwin is also survived by his sister, Cora Dierschke of San Angelo; and brother, Bennie Wilde of Ballinger. Edwin has three sons, John, Don and Dale, and their wives, Betty Jo, Ruth and Laura, all of Wall; and one son-in-law, RUSTY FRANKLIN of San Angelo. Ed leaves 11 grandchildren who loved their grandpa: Douglas, Matt, Julia, Joanna, Joslynn, Dee Jay, Blaise and Harrison Wilde, and Jed, Casey and Betsy Franklin. The family would like to thank Dr. Denver Marsh Jr. and his staff, who took care of Edwin for 26 years. Also, the family very much appreciates Dr. Irv Zeitler and Alana Montgomery, PA; Mr. Neal Doss, Mrs. Wanda Lange and Ms. Sherry Coplin of San Angelo; West Texas Rehab; Hospice of San Angelo and the Angelo Nursing Center for their gracious and loving care. Memorials may be donated to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of choice.
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EDWIN JOE WILDE
Our beloved Edwin Joe Wilde of Wall passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at his residence. Edwin lived 87 full years. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. The funeral service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in Wall. Msgr. Larry Droll and Father Louis Moeller will officiate at the service. The grandchildren will be the pallbearers and altar servers. Honorary pallbearers are Alex Halfmann, Walter Fuchs, Herbert Beidermann, DR. DENVER MARSH JR. , Dr. Irv Zeitler and Apolinar Mascorro. Edwin was born in Runnels County near Bethel, Texas, to W.H. and Annie Wilde on Aug. 18, 1915. While living in Bethel, Edwin attended the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. He was a Boy Scout under the direction of Msgr. Arnold Boeding for three years. Edwin was a teen-ager when the Great Depression took its toll on America and finished the eighth grade before having to quit school and work on the family farms. Edwin was hardened by the Depression Era and learned to never waste anything, especially food, money and time. Edwin worked until he couldn't and never retired from farming. Edwin's father, W.H. Wilde, was able to expand the family's landholdings into Concho, Tom Green, Glasscock and Reagan Counties. Edwin spent much of his time helping his family farm while living with his brothers, Elo and Fenton in Wall. Later, Edwin farmed many years with his youngest brother, Bennie of Ballinger. While living in Wall, Edwin attended San Angelo Business College for three months under the direction of Mrs. W.W. Carson. He was a self-taught speller and could spell almost any word. He never used a calculator or a computer because he would figure in his head. In a minute, Edwin would tell you the value of a bale of cotton or a truckload of wheat or milo. Edwin was fluent in three languages — English, Spanish and German. On July 8, 1946, Edwin married the beautiful CORDULA ELIZABETH (STRUBE) WILDE . Edwin and Cordula made their home one mile west of Wall and began their life together farming and raising a family. They attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church where Edwin was a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and served on the Parish Council and Cemetery Committee. Edwin was also a member of the St. Ambrose Society and a pioneer in building the St. Ambrose Church. Edwin loved this church and was a humble man who prayed the rosary several times a day. Edwin and his brothers were amongst the first wave of farmers to pioneer the St. Lawrence farming community when the Oliver Daniels Ranch was sold. Edwin spent much time developing the farms at St. Lawrence where irrigation made the area into a vital community and agricultural center. Edwin always had a deep love for the St. Lawrence community. Edwin loved to buy raw pastureland and to develop it into cultivation. During his farming career, Edwin utilized the bracero program and later legalized many farm workers from Mexico. One of his lifelong employees was Apolinar Mascorro, who stayed with the Wilde family from 1954 until present. Edwin was an avid deer hunter and was very proud of his German Catholic heritage. One of Edwin's great passions was the history of his family roots. Edwin's ancestors migrated to Texas in 1845 and Edwin helped organize the Annie and Bernhard Wilde Family Reunions. In his prime, Edwin was known as the "Best Farmer in Wall, Deer Hunter on Call". Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Annie Wilde; brothers, Elo and Fenton Wilde; sisters, Mary Wilde and Stella Schwartz; and his devoted daughter, MELANIE JANE (WILDE) FRANKLIN who died in 2001. Edwin is survived by his loving and wonderful wife, Cordula Wilde, who faithfully took care of him through his illness. Edwin is also survived by his sister, Cora Dierschke of San Angelo; and brother, Bennie Wilde of Ballinger. Edwin has three sons, John, Don and Dale, and their wives, Betty Jo, Ruth and Laura, all of Wall; and one son-in-law, RUSTY FRANKLIN of San Angelo. Ed leaves 11 grandchildren who loved their grandpa: Douglas, Matt, Julia, Joanna, Joslynn, Dee Jay, Blaise and Harrison Wilde, and Jed, Casey and Betsy Franklin. The family would like to thank Dr. Denver Marsh Jr. and his staff, who took care of Edwin for 26 years. Also, the family very much appreciates Dr. Irv Zeitler and Alana Montgomery, PA; Mr. Neal Doss, Mrs. Wanda Lange and Ms. Sherry Coplin of San Angelo; West Texas Rehab; Hospice of San Angelo and the Angelo Nursing Center for their gracious and loving care. Memorials may be donated to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of choice.
Johnson's Funeral Home
Our beloved Edwin Joe Wilde of Wall passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at his residence. Edwin lived 87 full years. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. The funeral service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in Wall. Msgr. Larry Droll and Father Louis Moeller will officiate at the service. The grandchildren will be the pallbearers and altar servers. Honorary pallbearers are Alex Halfmann, Walter Fuchs, Herbert Beidermann, DR. DENVER MARSH JR. , Dr. Irv Zeitler and Apolinar Mascorro. Edwin was born in Runnels County near Bethel, Texas, to W.H. and Annie Wilde on Aug. 18, 1915. While living in Bethel, Edwin attended the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. He was a Boy Scout under the direction of Msgr. Arnold Boeding for three years. Edwin was a teen-ager when the Great Depression took its toll on America and finished the eighth grade before having to quit school and work on the family farms. Edwin was hardened by the Depression Era and learned to never waste anything, especially food, money and time. Edwin worked until he couldn't and never retired from farming. Edwin's father, W.H. Wilde, was able to expand the family's landholdings into Concho, Tom Green, Glasscock and Reagan Counties. Edwin spent much of his time helping his family farm while living with his brothers, Elo and Fenton in Wall. Later, Edwin farmed many years with his youngest brother, Bennie of Ballinger. While living in Wall, Edwin attended San Angelo Business College for three months under the direction of Mrs. W.W. Carson. He was a self-taught speller and could spell almost any word. He never used a calculator or a computer because he would figure in his head. In a minute, Edwin would tell you the value of a bale of cotton or a truckload of wheat or milo. Edwin was fluent in three languages — English, Spanish and German. On July 8, 1946, Edwin married the beautiful CORDULA ELIZABETH (STRUBE) WILDE . Edwin and Cordula made their home one mile west of Wall and began their life together farming and raising a family. They attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church where Edwin was a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and served on the Parish Council and Cemetery Committee. Edwin was also a member of the St. Ambrose Society and a pioneer in building the St. Ambrose Church. Edwin loved this church and was a humble man who prayed the rosary several times a day. Edwin and his brothers were amongst the first wave of farmers to pioneer the St. Lawrence farming community when the Oliver Daniels Ranch was sold. Edwin spent much time developing the farms at St. Lawrence where irrigation made the area into a vital community and agricultural center. Edwin always had a deep love for the St. Lawrence community. Edwin loved to buy raw pastureland and to develop it into cultivation. During his farming career, Edwin utilized the bracero program and later legalized many farm workers from Mexico. One of his lifelong employees was Apolinar Mascorro, who stayed with the Wilde family from 1954 until present. Edwin was an avid deer hunter and was very proud of his German Catholic heritage. One of Edwin's great passions was the history of his family roots. Edwin's ancestors migrated to Texas in 1845 and Edwin helped organize the Annie and Bernhard Wilde Family Reunions. In his prime, Edwin was known as the "Best Farmer in Wall, Deer Hunter on Call". Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Annie Wilde; brothers, Elo and Fenton Wilde; sisters, Mary Wilde and Stella Schwartz; and his devoted daughter, MELANIE JANE (WILDE) FRANKLIN who died in 2001. Edwin is survived by his loving and wonderful wife, Cordula Wilde, who faithfully took care of him through his illness. Edwin is also survived by his sister, Cora Dierschke of San Angelo; and brother, Bennie Wilde of Ballinger. Edwin has three sons, John, Don and Dale, and their wives, Betty Jo, Ruth and Laura, all of Wall; and one son-in-law, RUSTY FRANKLIN of San Angelo. Ed leaves 11 grandchildren who loved their grandpa: Douglas, Matt, Julia, Joanna, Joslynn, Dee Jay, Blaise and Harrison Wilde, and Jed, Casey and Betsy Franklin. The family would like to thank Dr. Denver Marsh Jr. and his staff, who took care of Edwin for 26 years. Also, the family very much appreciates Dr. Irv Zeitler and Alana Montgomery, PA; Mr. Neal Doss, Mrs. Wanda Lange and Ms. Sherry Coplin of San Angelo; West Texas Rehab; Hospice of San Angelo and the Angelo Nursing Center for their gracious and loving care. Memorials may be donated to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of choice.
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