Donald D. Wildes

August 24, 1945 - March 19, 2020

Donald D. Wildes of Waukesha passed away surrounded by the love of his family at St. Luke’s Medical Center on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born in Milwaukee on August 24, 1945 the son of Durlin and Eunice Wildes. Don was a 1963 graduate of Waukesha High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the DJ Martin American Legion Post #8. On October 5, 1989 he married Karen Stoiber in Barron County, WI and together they raised five children. He loved wood carving, birds, waterfowl, and Christmas. He found great joy in being with his family and will always be remembered taking his children to the library to share his passion for reading and watching them play volleyball. Don was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church since 1988. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen of Waukesha and their children, Sarah (Steve) Delfosse of Waupaca, Nick Wildes, Jennifer Wildes, Amy Wildes and Kristin Wildes all of Waukesha and his precious grandsons Grayson and Landon. He is further survived by his brother Doug (Camille) Wildes of Brookfield along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dennis. Visitation will be held Sunday September 6, 2020 from 12:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 PM all at St. Mary Catholic Church 225 S. Hartwell Ave Waukesha, WI 53186. Please note that masks or face coverings will be required to enter the church. Memorials are appreciated to St. Mary Catholic Church or DJ Martin American Legion Post 8. Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, Crematory and Preplanning Service is honored to serve the family. For further information, please call the funeral home at 262-547-4035 or visit us online at www.randledable.com to leave the family an online tribute message.