James Samuel Wilder, Age 81, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at home. He was born July 30, 1931, in Rutledge, TN, the son of Bert and Edith (Macelhaney) Wilder. Jim was a Korean War Veteran and retired from Post Cereals. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Surviving is his wife of 57 years Jeri; a son, Craig of Battle Creek; a daughter, Julie (Steve) Wilder- Todd of Florida; grandson, Brian of Battle Creek. Memorial contributions in Jim’s honor may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice, 166 East Goodale Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org