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of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born April 10, 1928 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Carl Frederick & Pearl Esther (Cook) Wild.  Fred graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1945. He retired from the Ann Arbor News in 1990 after many years. Fred was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea, and had been active at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor and Trinity Lutheran Church in Pinckney before coming to Chelsea. He received special recognition for exceeding 9000 hours of service in over 22 years of volunteering at Chelsea Community Hospital. Fred was an active member of Chelsea Senior Citizens and the Pierce Lake HOA Board. He coached Bruce’s Little League, and bowled for many years at Chelsea Lanes, Belmark, and Colonial Lanes. He was an avid U of M Football fan. Fred gave selflessly to his family and community. He was a hero to his family.

On April 23, 1949, he married Betty June Walker at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, and she preceded him in death on October 13, 2012. Survivors include one son, Bruce D. (Peggy) Wild of Sylvania, OH; three daughters, Diane K. (Tom) Edman of Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Jill A. (Roberto) Herrera of Warsaw, IN, Carol B. (Steven) Bonfiglio of Pinckney; 9 grandchildren, Carrie, Becky, Josh, Aaron, Sarah, Molly, Ryan, Michael, and Gina; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Wild of The Villages, FL; and a sister-in-law, Jane Ann Wild of Ann Arbor. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl and Roland.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1:00 pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea, with Rev. Daniel Pezzica officiating. Burial will take place at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor at a later date. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Tuesday 3-7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1515 S. Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118 or Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Road, Ann Arbor, MI  48103.

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#9 Sandy Eisele 2021-11-29 21:05
My husband, Jack Stubbs, and I remember Fred with much fondness. Fred was a part of our Ann Arbor News “family” for many years. It was nice to run into him when we were out and about in Chelsea. He will be missed.
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#8 Jane and Kurt Wild 2021-11-29 11:29
Love thoughts and prayers. We remember his hearty laugh. His goodness and kindness was bountiful and selfless.
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#7 Jane and Kurt Wild 2021-11-29 11:15
Love, Peace and Prayers to all for your loss. We remember his hearty laugh , his generous kindness and goodness. REST IN PEACE. "Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing his mercy and his grace. In the mansion bright and blessed. He"ll prepare for us a place. When we get to heaven , What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus. We'll Sing and shout the victory."Hymn
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#6 Phil Boham 2021-11-28 12:25
I miss our talks about Michigan football while Fred and
And I were both at Chelsea Hospital. Always had a smile and his unique “chuckle”. Rest in piece my friend.
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#5 Janet Wild Taylor 2021-11-28 11:52
Diane and family, I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I worked with your Dad at the AA News and I remember him coming up to me shortly after I started and he told me we were distance cousins--and indeed checking into the Wild family genealogy we certainly were. He would always smile and say "hi cousin". Hold on to the good memories. Jan Taylor
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#4 Joanne tremblay 2021-11-27 06:27
Diane, it is so sad to loose our dad.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I think of you and your family.
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#3 Sue Stein 2021-11-26 22:15
Remembering a lot of family parties with Fred and Betty laughing at the grandkids. Thoughts to all of you.
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#2 Becky Throgmorton 2021-11-26 19:28
I hope that all the happy memories that you have of Fred, bring comfort to your hearts. It sounds like he was an amazing man. God bless you all!
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#1 Mary Tobin 2021-11-26 18:09
Diane, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.

Mary Tobin
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