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In Memory of

William "Bill" Wild

1936 - 2023

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Friday

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Memorial Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday, March 24, 2023

Koch Funeral Home

2401 S. Atherton St.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Final Resting Place

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Pine Hall Cemetery

1705 W. College Ave.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Saturday

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Memorial Service

11:00 am

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Faith United Church Of Christ

300 E. College Ave.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Jerry & Diane Allen lit a candle

Saturday, June 10, 2023

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Mary Jane, Robin and Leigh...our sincere condolences. We just heard about Bill's passing. Such sad news. He will be greatly missed. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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Lou Barth posted a condolence

Monday, March 27, 2023

Mary Jane and family we were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We always enjoyed our encounters at various PSU events. He was always so nice to talk to. Bernie will miss the civil engineering talks. Mary Jane we hope to see you around at events. You are in our prayers.

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Robert M. Shoemaker posted a condolence

Monday, March 27, 2023

Mary Jane & family, I am sorry for your loss. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace. Sincerely, Robert M. Shoemaker

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Helen M Marshal posted a condolence

Saturday, March 25, 2023

My husband and I met Bill and Mary Jane at Penn State Women's Volleyball. We all had season tickets and they sat right behind us. It was always good to see them arrive and hear Mary Jane cheering! Bill even made it to some events this past season. Bill was a quiet sweet man and he will be missed. Jack and Helen Marshall

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Peter Flihan posted a condolence

Friday, March 24, 2023

Bill's dedication and quiet caring manner were a gift to our Company, our Department, and our Village. I never saw him without that wry smile on his face; like he knew a great joke that he couldn't wait to share. As a Life Member, his dedication ranks in the highest level of commitment that one can give to the Fire Service. May he rest in eternal peace. With deepest condolences, Peter Flihan President, Hook & Ladder Company Briarcliff Manor Fire Department

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Cathy Kennedy posted a condolence

Thursday, March 23, 2023

How clever to have Bill’s photo of him in the Arboretum’s Bird House. He really did love the gardens. I will miss his dry sense of humor and grin. I always looked for him at Arboretum events. Bill always made me smile. Sending sympathy to his family. I know in time, they will share many happy memories of him.

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Ruth Merritt posted a condolence

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Sad to hear of Bill’s passing Mary Jane… the neighborhood will miss him…Ruth and Jon Merritt, Hartswick Ave.

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Kenneth B. Pyle posted a condolence

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Bill was my last tie to my childhood. We lived a block from each other, went to the same kindergarten, played together in the neighborhood and at Sunset View Park, and went to school together up to 11th grade when I went away. When we were 16 we drove to New York City in Bill’s two-door Chevy with two friends, stayed at the Y, and saw Broadway plays like Porgy and Bess, and Oklahoma. We worked for decades on opposite coasts and were out of touch, but in the last ten years I have enjoyed meeting him every summer when I returned to State College for visits. In the last year we have talked by phone often and reminisced about the neighborhood, friends, and adventures. I am going to truly miss this special friend from childhood. Ken Pyle

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Patricia Krall posted a condolence

Thursday, March 23, 2023

I knew Bill since grade school. I also lived on Holmes Street. I also knew his parents and sister. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Pat Krall

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Ann Shepherd posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Mary Jane, Bill was a prince of a man and I am so glad I got to know him through the obituary which was so well written and full of love. Ann Shepherd

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A Memorial Tree was planted for William Wild

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Koch Funeral Home

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