Barbola Funeral Chapel

Mark A. Wilde

Mark Andrew Wilde, age 56, of Auroraville, was taken from us far too soon as the result of a heart attack on Friday, September 22, 2023.

He was born March 27, 1967, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of Lance and Nancy Reeck Wilde. Mark was a 1985 graduate of Oshkosh North High School.

Mark began his career as a skilled machinist starting at Enterprise Steel Fab , before working for 30 years at Kingsbury, Inc., retiring as a computer programmer. He was a hard worker in all that he did. Mark enjoyed cutting down trees and creating massive wood piles for his wood burning outdoor furnace. He loved to cook and bake bread and enjoyed sharing recipes and ideas with his sister, April. Mark enjoyed gardening and grew huge amounts of vegetables that he canned, froze, or shared with others. He also planted a zinnia flower bed in honor of his grandma who held a special place in his heart. Mark found it peaceful to sit on his porch surrounded by his birdfeeders and was delighted when the birds would come and feed out of his hand. He loved the outdoors and nature. Mark dearly missed his dog, Buddy, but when Kitty picked Mark as her owner, he had a new friend.

He is survived by his son, Zachary (Megan) Jensen; four granddaughters, Dorothy, Juniper, Tess and Gwen; parents, Lance (Olivian) Wilde and Nancy Wilde; sister, April (Kirk) Coviello; uncle, David (Ninfa) Reeck; and many cousins and friends.

It was Mark’s intentions not to have a funeral service, but his family would appreciate it if when reading this, it brings to mind a fond memory of Mark. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barbola Funeral Chapel in Berlin. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail to Mark Wilde, c/o Barbola Funeral Chapel, PO Box 201, Berlin, WI 54923.