Charles L. Wilde, 91, of Coopersburg, died in his home Oct. 20, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lenette F. (Newell) Wilde for the past 18 years. His first wife, Joan P. (Dietrich) Wilde, died in 1994, after 42 years of marriage. Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Margaret I. (Rambo) Wilde.

He was an Army veteran serving during World War II and the Korean War.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Millersville University.

He was a partner and vice president of the Wm. H. Taylor & Co. in Allentown for more than 30 years.

He was active in the community where he lived and worked as a member of the Allentown Rotary Club, the Masonic Lodge and the Rajah Shine. He was also a past chairman of the Southern Lehigh Public Library.

He is survived by his wife; children, Patricia Boehmler (Ed), Denis, Mary Wilde-Bogusky (Dave) and Susan; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four step-children; eight step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings, Harry, William and Margaret.

Contributions may be made to Friends of Southern Lehigh Public Library, 3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley, 18034 or Weatherly Area High School Alumni Assoc., P.O. Box 37, Weatherly, 18255.