Jacob Richard Wildfield
Jacob Richard Wildfield, 78, of Cape Coral, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009. He was born April 7, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., to Jacob and Jeanette (nee: Vande Werkman) Wildfield.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Air Force as a medic.
He was a life member of VFW Post 8463, past president of the Edgewater Condo Association and past president of the Kiwanis in Oak Lawn, Ill.
He was very proud to be a business owner. He enjoyed working with his hands and was always available to lend a hand whenever someone needed him. He also enjoyed fishing and boating.
He is survived by his loving family including children, Kimberly (Keith) Leonardo of Cape Coral and David (Jennifer Mannebach) Wildfield of Oak Park, Ill; and grandchildren, Craig Leonardo, Christian Leonardo, Ursula Wildfield and Vivien Wildfield.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert; and sister, Mildred.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. today, with funeral services to begin at 4 p.m. at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 Pine Island Road, with military honors provided by VFW Post 8463.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909.
Arrangements by Coral Ridge Funeral Home.