Alice Cecilia Wilde

Alice Cecilia Wilde, 84, of Bethel passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

She was born November 13, 1925 in Rowena to Ben and Frances (Buxkemper) Moeller.
Alice and Bennie W. Wilde were married on April 7, 1948 in Rowena, and the couple farmed in the Bethel, Millersview, Wall, and St. Lawrence area all their lives. Mr. Wilde preceded her in death September 30, 2008. She was a homemaker and devoted her time and energy to raising a hard-working, loving family. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen and a member of Christian Mothers.

Alice loved having a beautiful yard and worked diligently on it. She also enjoyed preparing and serving delicious meals, which were definitely appreciated by family and friends, and she was especially well-known for her homemade cookies.

She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Edwin, Felix, and Norbert Moeller; sisters, Isabella Rollwitz, Olivia Schwertner, Cordula Beimer, Leona Book, and Gladys Multer.

Alice is survived by her children, Judy Appelt and husband, Larry, of Hallettsville; Fred Wilde and wife, Debra, of Ballinger; Ann Nobles and husband, Nickie, of Katemcy; Karla Wilde and Joe Wilde both of San Angelo. Also surviving are grandchildren, Derek, Kelli, and Scott Appelt; Brooke, Clint, and Gina Wilde; and Frances Nobles; sisters-in-law, Velma Wilde of Rowena, Cordula Wilde of Wall, Mary Moeller of Ballinger; and brother-in-law, Roman Multer of Rowena.

Rosary will be recited Friday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Church with Rev. Bob Baden celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Church Cemetery.

The family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Carl Anderton and staff, Dr. Orloff Monaghan and staff, Dr. Glen McFerrin, the staff of Ballinger Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and private caregivers, Beulah, Florence, and Betty.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Boniface Cemetery, or the St. Boniface Seminary Burse.