Jacob Wildeman

Jacob “Jake” Frederick Wildeman, 88, of Grainfield, died Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born April 7, 1933, in Gove County, KS, to Fred and Dora (Selensky) Wildeman. Jake served in the United States Army from 1957-1958. Upon his return from service Jake worked for Blair Construction building bridges and managed the Lumber Yard in Grainfield. After the lumber yard closed Jake started Wildeman Cabinet and Drapery and did general construction and remodeling. He was proud to have built his own house, in 1979. Throughout his life Jake also farmed and had cattle.

Jake married Louise Kaiser on November 19, 1960. To this union, two daughters were born. Jake enjoyed reading the newspaper and enjoyed all the daycare kids who passed through their home over the years. Jake was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Herman Wildeman, Leo Wildeman and Delphine Marcotte.

Jake is survived by his wife Louise; daughters Linda (Mike) Augustine, of Ellis, KS and Diana Wildeman, of Grainfield; granddaughters, Denise (Troy) Weigel, of Hays and Rebecca Augustine of Hays; Great grandsons, Masyn and Nolyn Weigel and siblings, Herbert (Jan) Wildeman, of Denver, CO, Leonard Wildeman, of Quinter and LeRoy (Andrea) Wildeman, of Hoxie.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the St. Agnes Education Center, in Grainfield. Funeral Mass is 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Grainfield, with burial in the Grainfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wheatland High School or to the Hays Med Foundation for Hospice Services and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com