Richard Wilder Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Wilder of Missoula, Montana, who departed this world on February 26, 2026 at the age of 91. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Wilder to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald E. Wilder and Gertrude K. Wilder; his wife Helen Wilder; his siblings, Douglas Wilder and Kathy Ihms; and his grandson Karl Willette.
He is survived by: his children, Janan Marie (Rich) of Lolo, MT, Daniel Emerson (Lori) of Gold Canyon, AZ, Kristine Willette of Phoenix, AZ and Karen Bailey (Christopher) of Phoenix, AZ; his stepsons, Steve Mix (Paula) of Great Falls, MT and Bruce Mix (Vicky) of Missoula, MT; and his siblings, Donald Wilder of Vacaville, CA and Sheryl Kelly (Randy) of Palmdale, CA. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
