Lawrence W. Wilde passed away at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 93. Lawrence was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on December 12, 1927, to Charles and Jenny (nee Baumann) Wilde. He entered the US Navy and proudly served his country during World War ll. On September 3, 1955 he married Loretta (nee Peters), who preceded him in death in April 2012. Lawrence was an active member of American Legion Landt-Thiel Post 470 in Saukville, and enjoyed his involvement working at various events and fundraisers and was very proud of being a member. He was an Auto Body Technician and in his spare time worked on cars for friends and family. He was a hard working self-taught handyman and enjoyed working on projects that included remodeling the family homestead and gardening. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing, listening and dancing to Polka music with Loretta. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan and rarely missed watching a game on TV. H Lawrence was the 3rd generation to live in the family homestead and had great pride in raising his family in the home he was born in. His life revolved around his family. He was a member of Friedens Evangelical Church in Port Washington. Lawrence will be greatly missed by his children Debra (Jeff) Ewig, Jacki (Chris) Medinger, Charles Wilde, Terri (Rick) Thompson, Pam (Greg) TenPass and Robert (Jan) Wilde. 12 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Audrey Feider and is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray, Elmer, George, Edward, Carl, Walter, and sisters Eleanor Grupe and Leona Remitz. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 West Grand Avenue Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 at 6:00 pm. The family will greet visitors from 4:30 pm until the time of the service at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Legion Landt-Thiel Post 470 in Saukville are appreciated.