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Cleo M. Wildasin

Birth	:	17 Sep 1921 York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	29 May 2016 Spring Grove, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial	:	Dubs Cemetery, Marburg, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7868996, -76.9060974
Description	:	Spring Grove WWII VET, EDUCATOR, LOCAL HISTORIAN Cleo M. Wildasin, 94, of Spring Grove, died peacefully on Sunday, May 29. Born on September 17, 1921, Cleo was the son of the late J. Earl Wildasin and Florence Wildasin Nace. Lillian, his wife of 66 years, passed away in 2008. Raised on the third generation family farm in Manheim Township, Wildasin graduated from Eichelberger (Hanover) High School and The Penn State University. In addition to graduate work in Advanced Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy, Wildasin received a Masters of Education degree from Western Maryland College. He later earned his superintendent credentials at Temple University. Cleo was... Read More	Spring Grove WWII VET, EDUCATOR, LOCAL HISTORIAN Cleo M. Wildasin, 94, of Spring Grove, died peacefully on Sunday, May 29. Born on September 17, 1921, Cleo was the son of the late J. Earl Wildasin and Florence Wildasin Nace. Lillian, his wife of 66 years, passed away in 2008. Raised on the third generation family farm in Manheim Township, Wildasin graduated from Eichelberger (Hanover) High School and The Penn State University. In addition to graduate work in Advanced Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy, Wildasin received a Masters of Education degree from Western Maryland College. He later earned his superintendent credentials at Temple University. Cleo was truly a member of Tom Brokaw's "Greatest Generation." Following his graduation from Penn State, Wildasin entered the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served honorably before, during and after WWII. After serving stateside with the Anti-Tank Company of the 113th Infantry Regiment, Wildasin served as 1st Lieutenant in the 179th Regiment of the famous 45th Division (The Thunderbirds) in France and Germany during the War. He received a Bronze Star Medal, a Combat Infantry Badge, and a WWII Victory Medal. Following WWII, Wildasin served in the Army Reserves in various capacities, retiring as the Commander of the York Army Reserves Unit with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1969. Wildasin was a life member of the American Legion and the VFW. After much urging from family members, Cleo authored an extensive memoir of his WWII experiences in 2011. Included are personal reflections of his experiences at Epinal, Alsace, Wingen, Siegfreid Line, Nuremberg, Dachua, and Munich. Following his active duty, Wildasin was employed as the Soil Scientist and Soil Conservationist with the Soil Conservation Service in Fulton County (McConnellsburg). In 1950, Wildasin returned to Hanover to assist his father in farming and establishing Wildasin Farms Dairy, located in the present Lake Marburg in Codorus State Park. He also returned to graduate school to prepare for a distinguished career in Education. As an aside, he and his wife founded and operated Lillidale, a "Drive-In Car Hop" restaurant specializing in country ham sandwiches and homemade ice cream specialties from 1955 to 1960. During this time, he also served as Justice of the Peace in Manheim Township. Wildasin taught for one year (1955) in the Southern School District before being employed by Spring Grove Area School District as a teacher of Biology and Chemistry and also serving as the Head of the Science Department until 1966. He served as Assistant Superintendent and Acting Superintendent of Spring Grove from 1966-1968. In 1968, Wildasin was named Assistant York County Superintendent of Schools with duties in Special Education and Supervisor of the newly formed York County Vocational and Technical School. In 1971, when the County Office was abolished in favor of Intermediate Units, Wildasin was hired as Assistant Superintendent of Conewago Valley School District. In 1973, Wildasin was elected as Superintendent of Schools in Conewago Valley, a position he held until his retirement in 1984. Wildasin was a life member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul's (Dub's) Union Church where he previously served on church council. In 2013, sensing the need for elderly and handicapped access to the church basement, he donated an elevator in honor of his parents. In addition to numerous professional organizations, Cleo also served on the Heidelberg Planning Commission for approximately 30 years. Cleo Wildasin was an avid reader, patriot, local historian, agriculturalist, lifelong learner, friend and confidante to many. Cleo and his wife Lillian traveled extensively following their retirements, including visits to Europe, the Holy Lands, Hawaii and Canada. They also attended numerous Elderhostels featuring educational and cultural seminars. Foremost, Cleo was a devoted family man. He is survived by his three sons, Robert L (Barbara) of Lancaster, Michael C. (Susan) of East Petersburg, and James E. (Joan) formerly of Hanover; six grandchildren, Kurtis Wildasin (Nicole), Lt. Col. Kate Lowe (Lt. Col. Greg), Greta Richard (James), Mark Wildasin, Heather Kopetskie (Tommy) and Michael R. Wildasin; and eight great-grandchildren, Becca Lowe, Maggie Lowe, Jaxon Kopetskie, Cali Kopetskie, Sophie Kopetskie, Avery Richard, Justyce Richard, and Caiden Richard. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Harry L Wildasin (Mary Lou) of Bedford, Mass. Cleo was a history buff with a special interest in local history. He did extensive study and research on Manheim, Heidelberg, and Codorus Townships, their structures and their people. He loved to share that history, especially of the many mills that existed in the area. His research also included tracking the history and ownership of his beloved 1816 farmhouse. This has been well documented by expert researchers and the house proudly displays the original land grant document from Thomas and Richard Penn. Cleo Wildasin will be dearly missed by his family and many friends for his friendship and his many contributions to education, his country, and his community. A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held on Friday at 3:00 pm at St. Paul (Dubs) Lutheran Church, 1958 Dubs Church Rd., Hanover PA. Following the service, he will be laid to rest next to his wife in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the York Count Veterans Honor Guard. A light dinner will follow in the Conway-Runkle Annex. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm at Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove and on Friday from 2-3 pm at the church Memorials may be sent to St. Paul's (Dubs) Lutheran Church, 1958 Dubs Church Road, Hanover PA 17331; or to York County Veterans Affairs, 100 W. Market St., York PA 17401. www.beckfunerals.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on June 1, 2016

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Where is Cleo M. Wildasin's memorial?
Cleo M. Wildasin's memorial is located at: Dubs Cemetery, Marburg, York County, USA.
When did Cleo M. Wildasin death?
Cleo M. Wildasin death on 29 May 2016 in Spring Grove, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Cleo M. Wildasin's memorial?
Latitude: 39.7868996
Longitude: -76.9060974

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Earl Wildasin

(1903 - 1964)

Florence Emma Garrett Wildasin

(1902 - 1981)

Spouse

Lillian Victory Fluke Wildasin

(1918 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dubs Cemetery
Marburg, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7868996, -76.9060974

2. Manheim Union Burial Ground
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7774658, -76.8979111

3. Wildasin Meeting House Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7884000, -76.9216000

4. Porters Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8189011, -76.8961029

5. Marburg Memorial Gardens
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7813000, -76.9500000

6. York Road Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8161011, -76.9413986

7. Mumma Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7989006, -76.9653015

8. Kehr Burial Grounds
York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8312000, -76.9314000

9. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7882996, -76.9741974

10. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7900000, -76.9752000

11. Pet Haven Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7866150, -76.9758490

12. Jefferson Cemetery
Jefferson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8092200, -76.8373380

13. Chestnut Grove Brethren Cemetery
Jefferson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8026000, -76.8339000

14. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8411430, -76.9321110

15. Saint Johns United Methodist Cemetery
Glenville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7446000, -76.8537000

16. Old Reformed Graveyard
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8012229, -76.9799172

17. Bethlehem United Brethren Graveyard
Jefferson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8164344, -76.8398928

18. Saint Emanuels Union Cemetery
Jefferson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8172330, -76.8394000

19. Saint Davids Old Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7276000, -76.9180000

20. Saint Davids Church Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7268000, -76.9227000

21. Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8004000, -76.9853000

22. Rest Haven Cemetery
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7881012, -76.9882965

23. All Saints Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Hanover, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8140970, -76.9882790

24. Moulstown Cemetery
Moulstown, York County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8526000, -76.9342000