Kenneth Lynn Wilder

Kenneth Wilder, age 79, of Erlanger, passed away July 6, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice. He was born March 4, 1947, in Covington, KY, the son of the late George A. and Ruby (Zion) Wilder.

Kenny served his country for four years in the U.S. Army. After honorable discharge, he worked as a welder, retiring after 35 years.

Survivors include his daughter, April Jiminez (German); grandson Joshua Johnson Sr. (Gabriella), great-grandchildren Abigail, Joshua, and Thomas Jr.; grandson Thomas Johnson Jr. (Kathy), great-grandchildren Santiago and Rafael; granddaughter Harper Wilson, great-grandchildren Hailey, Hamilton, Harmony, Holly, Harper, Henry, and Hazel; grandsons Damian (Lesley), German, Sergio (deceased); granddaughters Sophia and great-granddaughter Yvette (deceased); his late brother, George W. Wilder (Susan); nieces Stacey Orick, Tami Hancock (Brian); great-nieces Addison, Juliet, and Quinn; great-nephew James; half-sister Sandy Wilder (deceased); half-sister Teresa Wilder; two half-brothers, George and Gerald Wilder; as well as other extended family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, KY, 25 Alexandria Pike, Southgate, KY. The gravesite is located behind the mausoleum at the top of the hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org.