KENNETH C. WILD, SR., 86, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 am, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born to the late Alvin and Agnes (nee McClenahan) Wild on January 6, 1928 in Valmeyer, Illinois. He married Rosemary Carmen; she preceded him in death on December 15, 2006. He had been a Union Carpenter for Local #169 in East St. Louis, Illinois for 30 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois and American Legion Post # 622 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. He was an avid Arrow Head Hunter. He was a Navy Veteran. Survivors: 5 Children Debra Ann (Jeffery) Gwin O'Fallon, IL Linda Lee Presler (Special Friend Jay McCormick) Campbell Hill, IL Kathy Jo (Harold) Ross Kansas City, KA Joyce Ann Lopez Red Bud, IL Kenneth (Gail) Wild, Jr. Red Bud, IL 11 Grandchildren Numerous Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by Parents, Step-Father - Sydney T. Phillips, Wife - Rosemary, and 2 Sons-in-law - Tony Lopez and Mark Presler Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Mark Nebel Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Monday - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 10:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Hospice of Southern Illinois St. John Lutheran School