Louise M. Wildes

Louise M. Wildes, 82, was called by the Lord to be reunited with her late husband, Dale, her one true love, on Tuesday June 2, 2009.

Louise was born on October 13, 1926, in Maple Valley Wisconsin, the oldest daughter of thirteen children to Ira and Ruby (Smoot) Phillips. Louise was united in marriage to Dale E. Wildes on January 3, 1946.

She was an active church member of the former Bethany United Methodist Church, where she was very involved in the church choir, Women’s Club, and taught Sunday school. Louise found her place in life dedicating everything to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She gave freely and willingly her support and love to her immediate family, extended family and all that had the privilege and joy of knowing her. Her talents and joy in and outside of her home were passed down to all that met and loved her.

Louise is survived by two sons, Eugene (Christine) Wildes of Menomonie and David (Nancy) Wildes of Racine; and two daughters, Linda (Larry) Krahn of Black River Falls and Doreen (Jeffrey) Burnside of Franklin; ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy, Mary, Alice and Barbara; and two brothers, Floyd and Leonard. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Louise was preceded in eternal life by her husband, Dale Wildes, on March 9, 1991, her brothers, Alan (KIA) USMC, serving in the Korean Conflict, Carl, Herb, Dean and Les.

Louise was a resident of Racine for almost 50 years; she was employed at Southern Wisconsin Center and Westview Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at the Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday June 6, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment next to he husband, Dale, will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 9:30 to service time at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. John Fleming of Evangelical United Methodist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association would be greatly appreciated, by the Wildes family.

Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine 262-632-4479