Arthur J. Wilder

Arthur J. Wilder, 90, of Woodburn passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. Art was born April 9, 1930 in Decatur. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maumee Valley Antique Steam and Gas Association, Lions Club, and Kiwanis Club. He proudly served in the U. S. Army.  Art was a teacher at New Haven High School.  He enjoyed family time with his children and grandchildren and loved gardening.  Art married the love of his life Joan on June 30, 1951 and after almost 57 years of marriage Joan preceded Art in death.  Art is survived by children, Kevin (Lisa) Wilder, Kathie (Larry) Frazee, Sandie (Scott) Kruse, Scott (Amy) Wilder; grandchildren, Nate (Sarah) Frazee, Andrew Wilder, Sarah (Neil) Hurford, Caleb Kruse, Olivia Kruse, Amanda Wilder, Katherine Wilder, Cameron Wilder, Noah Wilder; great-grandchildren, Nora and Emma Frazee; and siblings, Jim, Louise, Dave, Lynnette and Paul.  Art was also preceded in death by parents, Arthur B. and Helen I. Wilder; daughter, Cynthia Wilder; and siblings, Charlene, Ed, Joe, Rosie, Glen and Jeanine.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 Wallen Rd with calling from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Face covering required.  Burial will be in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Decatur at 2:30 pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to League for the Blind.