Richard A. Wildeson age 77 of LaOtto, IN died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital - Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born September 15, 1935 in Chicago, IL to George W. and Wilma (Knott) Wildeson and they preceded him in death. He lived in Naperville, IL before moving to Indiana, where he spent summers with family. He worked for Northern Indiana Fuel and Light co. for 34 years, retiring in 2002. Richard is survived by a brother: John Wildeson, Hanover Park, IL and 2 nephews: Dan Wildeson, Montana and Ladd Wildeson, Hanover Park, IL. He is also survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Thomas Funeral Home - Garrett, IN with calling from 10 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Steve Schlatter. Burial will follow in Cedar Creek Cemetery - Garrett, IN. Memorials are to the American Diabetes Association