Jacob grew up and attended school in the Marshall area. He devoted his life to raising dogs for show and for breeding purposes. He was world renowned for the quality dogs he raised. On several occasions he shipped dogs to different locations throughout the world.
Jacob was a member of the United Kennel Club and the American Legion. He had several articles published in the Kennel Club Trade Journal.
His hobby was his life's work. He also enjoyed flowers and birds. Jake will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen Baker of Holts Summit and Virginia Smith of South Carolina; one son, J. C. Wilder of Kansas City; two step-daughters, Georgia Mistler of Marshall and Dorothy Merrell of Pomme de Terre; three step-sons, James Cramer of Blue Springs, Pete Cramer of Sweet Springs, and Harold Cramer of Marshall Junction. Several grand-, great-grand-, and great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Graveside services with military honors were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 4, in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshall, with Rev. Robert Sweeden officiating. Services were under the direction of the Waynesville Funeral Chapel. A memorial has been established in the name of Jacob Wilder.
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