Paul J. Wilder

August 4, 1967 - January 30, 2014

Paul J. Wilder, age 46 of Beaver Dam, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Visitation for Paul will be at Trinity Church United Methodist, 308 Oneida Street in Beaver Dam, on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Funeral services will follow at church beginning at 4:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Nicholas officiating.

Paul was born on August 4, 1967 in Tomah, Wisconsin to LaMonte and Alice (Gray) Wilder. After graduating from Oakfield High School in 1985, Paul joined the United States Marine Corp. While serving from 1986 to 1992, he met his future wife in Singapore. On October 29, 1991, Paul was united in marriage with Janet Horrobin in Casanova, Virginia. After his military service, Paul attended University of Wisconsin Stout and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. Paul taught Tech Ed at Beaver Dam High School for 7 years and left teaching to operate his dairy goat operation for four years. For the past five years, Paul has worked for MEC. Paul loved the outdoors, he loved to build and fix things, as well as, tinker around the house. Paul was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Beaver Dam.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Wilder of Beaver Dam; two sons, Riker and Conner Wilder of Beaver Dam; his daughter, Danielle Wilder (Trevor Frintner) of Fond du Lac; his parents, LaMonte and Alice Wilder of Oakfield; two sisters, Kristina (Jake) Freismuth of Fond du Lac and their two girls, Abby and Autumn, Jennifer (Jed) Mazur of Reedsville and their son, Calvin; his father and mother-in-law, William and Pamela Horrobin of Manchester, England; his brother-in-law, David (Pilar) Horrobin of Gibralter and their son, Ale”; many other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents and two uncles.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014, 1:00pm – 3:45pm, Trinity Church-United Methodist-Beaver Dam

Service Details

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014, 4:00pm, Trinity Church-United Methodist-Beaver Dam

Paul J. Wilder, age 46 of Beaver Dam, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation for Paul will be at Trinity Church United Methodist, 308 Oneida Street in Beaver Dam, on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Funeral services will follow at church beginning atContinue Reading

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LaMonte and family- We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Paul. We hope you can cherish his life and the legacy he has left behind. May God comfort you in this time of trouble and may your family be strong. We remember many years ago when Paul helped us roof the garage at our first house in FDL. We pray for your family! Don and Barb

Janet my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wuth our love and prayers

The Wilder Family - We are sending our condolences in this time of grief. Please don''t hesitate if there is anything needed, we are only a phone call away. God''s blessings. Jim and Maxine

Dear Janet,LaMonte,Alice anf families I am so sorry for your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I wish I could be there for you. God will help all of you with your lose. He has helped me, just take on day at a time. I will be there in spirit. Love All you and God Bless Everyone.

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Kris we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jake and the rest of your family.

Danielle, I am so very sorry to hear about the death of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.