Walter J. Wilde “Walt”, 87, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016 at his residence. He worked as a Mechanical Designer with RA Jones for many years. He was a member of St Timothy Church and an Army Veteran.

Preceded in death by his sister Anna Mae Arnold, brother Everett Wilde and grandson Nick Wilde.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years Mary Lou Wilde (nee Blank) of Union, son Mike (Lisa) Wilde of Villa Hills, Steve (Denise) Wilde of Hebron, daughter Denise (John) Mikula of Ft Mitchell and brother Jack Wilde. Also surviving are grandchildren Adam (Andrea) Wilde, Meredith Wilde, Andrea Wilde, Jack, Lauren and Nicole Mikula and great grandson Asher Wilde.

Visitation will be held Monday December 5, 2016 from 11:30am to 1pm with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St Timothy Church in Union, KY. A reception in Brodnick hall will follow mass. Burial will be held at Mother of God Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans 3725 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring KY, 41076, or Be Concerned 1100 Pike Street Covington KY 41011. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.