Jule Wildi Obituary (2016)

Jule Wildi, age 93 of Carlyle, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Caring First Nursing Home in Breese. Mr. Wildi was born on August 19, 1922, in Bond County, Illinois, a son of Albert and Blanche (Herman) Wildi. He married Mary Jo Higgins on November 20, 1946, and she preceded him in death on December 18, 1989. Jule was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Louisa Nettles. Mr. Wildi is survived by his sister - Kathleen "Kathy" Wildi of Centralia; a niece - Karen Nettles of Hudson, Florida and many cousins. Jule served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as an aircraft mechanic. After his service, he was a school photographer for many years and then took up farming with his uncle. He collected antique tractors and was also an antique car buff. Jule attended St. Peter United Church of Christ in Hookdale and the Carlyle First United Methodist Church, and he was a member of the Greenville American Legion. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Hookdale. Interment will follow at German Cemetery in Hookdale. Visitation will be held at St. Peter UCC on Saturday from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Wildi are suggested to the Matthew 25 Food Pantry or to German Cemetery and will be received at the church or at Zieren Funeral Home. Previous EventsVisitation Saturday, March 12, 2016 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Peter United Church of Christ 1670 Hookdale Lane Smithboro, Illinois 62284 Funeral Service Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:00 AM St. Peter United Church of Christ 1670 Hookdale Lane Smithboro, Illinois 62284 Cemetery DetailsLocation German Cemetery Hookdale, Illinois Memorial Contribution Matthew 25 Food Pantry