Gary Wild
Brighton |
Gary Lee Wild, 68, of Brighton, IL, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born May 4, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Walter Lee and Elizabeth “Betty” (Haynie) Wild. Gary graduated from Belleville Township High School and earned his associate of applied science-drafting technology degree from Belleville Area College. He went on to earn a bachelor of technology-mechanical technology degree, and a bachelor of technology-mechanical design technology degree, both from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Gary’s extensive career with Purina took him from the drafting department at Ralston Purina, to the engineering department, to project management, and ultimately to plant management at Nestle Purina. After 30 years of service, Gary retired from Nestle Purina in 2013, as the support center plant manager. Gary was a member of the H.O.G. Club and an avid fan of car racing. On October 7, 1984 he married the former Sharon Voumard in Alton. She survives. Also surviving are their six children, Brett (Gwen) Wild of Galesburg, MI, Christine (Jon) Rohrbach of St. Charles, MO, Bartt (Lacey) Wild of Red Bud, IL, Carrie (Ken) Morrill of Alton, Tanya Wild (Gary Liefer) of Red Bud, IL, and Curt (Marissa) Bradley of Wood River, 15 grandchildren, and two great grandsons. A private burial will take place at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Belleville, IL. Family requests that all gifts be made as memorials, in honor of Gary, to Washington University School of Medicine @ https://gifts.wustl.edu/med/index.html. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com . Family and friends will gather in the near future to join in a CELEBRATION OF LIFE honoring Gary.
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