Just received this from Gregg Neuleib:
“Hello everyone, I just found out that Jim Wildemuth passed away. I talked with his father a few minutes ago and they have not made arrangements yet and are pretty shocked. They hadn’t heard from him for a couple days, went to check and found him. My assumption would be that the undertaker would be Stackhouse Moore in Annawan but like I said we don’t know yet. Can someone please let Ken and Elaine Hamilton know as I do not have their email.
Sincerely, Gregg”
–UPDATE–
Arrangements have been made and can be found at the QC Online website’s obituary page.
Also, I’ve archived a pdf file of the obituary here: Jim Wildemuth.
My prayers go out to Jim's family. Brother Jim "The Beast" Wildemuth was the first friend I made in corp back in the fall of 1968. He taught me dedication, determination, and corp loyalty. I will always remember his teaching skill. A smack on the shoulder with his drum stick if I made a mistake. I had a nice bruise after a couple of hours but I never made the mistake again.
Carry on Brother Jim I'll miss you
Michael C
Arrangements are pending at Vandemoore Funerl Home in Atkinson
Here is the obit and funeral information. http://www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?...
My Prayers go out to Jim's Family.
Jim was a great friend and an inspiration to many. We called him "Beastie" :-) I always admired his Love and Compassion for those around him, and for his dedication to the Knights Drum Corps. I meet Beastie in 82' pounding on 2×4's for bass drum practice in Ken's Garage. I was hooked on Drum Corps. He gave me a place to stay for the summer with Dave "ABE" Benson and Mr. Jay Grim. What a way to enter Drum Corps. :-) !!!!
Beastie will be missed by many…
Techno 82-85
Beast was a real inspiration. When I joined the corps, Beast was there to teach me how to drum. He was much more than an instructor, though; he was a mentor to all. He would give anyone the shirt off his back. He will be greatly missed. I will always remember what a great friend he was to everyone, and the great times we had in the Knights.
One of the first folks I ever met with the Knights, and always an inspiration to do better, do well, and do the correct thing. Carry on, indeed.
Beast was My Bass Instructor when I joined the corps. He was a great motivator who really cared. My prayers go out to his family