Robert James Wilder, 74, of Rochelle, IL passed away on Thursday Oct. 11, 2007 at the Rochelle Gardens Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 18, 1933 the son of George and Ida Wilder, in Richmond, VA. Robert was married to Wilma Catron Nov. 19, 1957 in TN. Robert was a lift truck driver for Delmonte Inc. in Rochelle until he retired March of 1991. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vernie Hensley, and brother, Charles Wilder.

He was survived by:
Son: Randy Wilder of East St. Louis, IL
Step-Son: Terry Catron of Rochelle
Daughters: Nancy Lazenby, and Kathy Rippee of Rochelle. (Estel) Sandy McMaster of Bellflower, CA (Chuck) Tammy Zoia of Kenosha, WI
Brother: Brian Wilder, of Baltimore, MD
Ten grandchildren, Robert Wilder, Chastity Catron, Jonathan Zoia, Christina Garcia, Estel McMaster, Jamie Lazenby, Derek Zoia, Summer McMaster and Angelica Gomez. One great-grandchild Jaylen Wilder

Funeral service to be held 10:00 A.M. Monday Oct. 15, 2007 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Yeakel officiating. Visitation on Sunday Oct. 14, 2007 from 3:00-5:00 P.M. Burial with military rites to follow at the Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle, IL.