.....age 78, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 at her home, grabbing the Lord’s hand with her family by her side.

Elaine was born on March 13, 1944, in Bay City to the late Arnold and Elsie (Bernhardt) Engelhardt. After graduating high school, she married Jim Wildman at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Jim preceded her in death in 1999. Elaine worked as a funeral assistant for Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home and then for Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home for many years. Elaine a very proud American, enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, shopping, baking, working crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She was a member at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Elaine is survived by her 2 daughters: Shelly (Brian) Prich of Davidson, NC and Theresa Nitz of Sebewaing; grandson, Levi Prich of Davidson, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers: Gary, Duane and Dennis Engelhardt.

MEMORIALS: may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

                             Click here to listen to the Funeral sermon of Elaine Wildman delivered by Pastor Boyer