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Jim M Wilder

Jim M Wilder, 79 years old, of Sainte Genevieve, died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at St. Clare Health Center in Fenton, MO.

He was born August 15, 1942 in St. Louis, MO and was married to Jane (Schilly) Wilder on June 16, 1962.

He is survived by Son, Jim Wilder of Chesterfield, MO; Three Daughters, Tina (Mike) Lurk of Sainte Genevieve, MO, Lori (Tom) Basler of Ellisville, MO, Nancy (Tom) Oberle of Saint Louis, MO; Grandchildren Brooke, Nicholas, Nathan, Jordan, Jessica, Ryan, Connor, Abram, Abby, Aidan, Karli & Lexi; Great Grandson Emmett.

She was preceded in death by Wife, Jane F. Wilder; Sister, Inez Long; Brother, Leonard “Corky” Wilder; Father, Leonard T. Wilder; Mother, Cecilia (O’Connell) Wilder; Grandson, Wade Michael Lurk.

Visitation was at Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, MO on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 and Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Service was at Church of Ste. Genevieve on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 11:00 am.

The Clergy was Rev. Edward Nemeth & Msgr. Michael Turek

Burial was at Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, MO

Graveside military services provided by VFW Post 2210

Memorials can be made to Valle Football Association

He was a member of Knights of Columbus 1037, Am. Legion Post 150 & Valle Athletic Club. He served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne Division. Jim was a lifelong outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Valle Warriors life long fan. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Molly.

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.