Mike and I were very close when he lived in Atlanta and we lost touch after I got married. Mike was one of the best men I ever knew. He had the kindest, most loving heart. I am grateful that he is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At the same time my heart aches for his friends and family - especially his parents.
Mike will always hold a special place in my heart.
Debra Gilley
March 6, 2020
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to everyone in Mike's family. Mike came to work with us at the Georgia GOP in 1995 and eventually came to DC to the RNC and Bush Administration in the early 2000's. Mike and I kept in touch over those 20 years regularly grabbing lunch in some of DC's best, and once or twice, maybe not the best, lunch spots in town. I will miss our lunches, phone calls about rental and land investments and speculation, and just some of the crazy off the wall ideas and topics we discussed. Most of all, like others here, I will miss his laugh, his kindness, his unwavering friendship, and his belief in the goodness of all of us. He is in God's care but will still be greatly missed.
Bryan Slater
August 26, 2016
Carol and Bill - I am so sorry for your loss. Eventhough I did not know Mike, I have heard what an accomplished and thoughtful person he was. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Karla Schueller - Dubuque, Iowa
Karla Schueller
August 26, 2016
Carol and Bill ...so heartbroken for you as we know what it is to lose a child! Gene said once if we had known and God said to us " you can have this child for 31years will you still take her? we would have jumped to be her parents..she was just that outstanding!" We feel Blll
was that for you as well... We are sure Kathy is showing him the ropes in Heaven as she adored her French teacher MR WILD!!!..Now her daughter studies French at Xavier.
Carol....I Am sure your art will continue to reflect this joy that you lived with your son....you are in our prayers...always.
Sally and Gene Kopecky
August 25, 2016
Condolences, thoughts and prayers for Mike and the Wild family. I met Mike while working together at the Georgia Republican Party in the mid-90's. At that time in our careers we were young, fearless and we thought, cutting edge. Truthfully, none of us but Mike brought something new to the game and his intelligence and tech/ data savvy made us all better professionals. Most of all I can still hear MIke's distinctive laugh, probably most driven by our stupid questions about he came up with all those "lists"! Rest in peace, Mike.
John Watson
August 24, 2016
To the Wild Family. I met Mike while working at the RNC. During the day when I would go out for a smoke break, I would look down at the outside standpipe and I would see Mike’s cigar sitting there. I knew he would be back soon. He would come out, always holding some kind of papers in his hands and go right to the cigar. We would talk about politics, cigars, motorcycles and that’s about it. He was very friendly and enjoyed his work. Mike will be missed. My prayers are with all of you.
Jeffrey Johnson
August 24, 2016
I'm heartbroken over the loss of this very fine young man who was a true friend. We are praying for Mike's family and friends. Mike was a man of rare and superb character.
Patrick Cork
August 23, 2016
To the Wild Family. I met Mike while working at USDA. We were both from Iowa so we shared that bond and love of Iowa from the get go. Mike was one of the kindest people I met while I lived in DC and I will never forget his positive attitude. Mike will be missed by many. My prayers are with all of you.
Amanda De jong
August 23, 2016
I met Mike my first day at the NRCC in 2011. At the time I was just learning how to do my new job and Mike volunteered his time and expertise to teach me what he knew. In the 5.5 years that followed he became not only a colleague but someone I considered a friend. He is already missed here at the RNC and I know that his absence will continue to be felt.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike's family.
Adam Kincaid
August 23, 2016
I met Mike my first day at the NRCC in 2011. At the time I was just learning how to do my new job and Mike volunteered his time and expertise to teach me what he knew. In the 5.5 years that followed he became not only a colleague but someone I considered a friend. He is already missed here at the RNC and I know that his absence will continue to be felt.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike's family.
Adam Kincaid
August 23, 2016
My thoughts are with Mike's family, especially his friend Hannah. As a consultant I was pleased to have worked with Mike while he was at the RNC over the past decade on redistricting-related projects. We had long lunches every so often; he was always thinking, and dissecting, new ideas on how we could approach this difficult process. He was a true gentleman and a scholar who brought the demeanor of a true professional to the political arena. He will be sorely missed.
Clark Bensen
August 23, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to all of you in Mike's family. Mike was a terrific colleague at the RNC -- both a good person and and a skilled professional. His work was behind the scenes, but those of us who did have the opportunity to work with and get to know him greatly appreciate his contributions and friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Phillippe
August 23, 2016
My deepest condolences to the entire Wild family. I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son. He was a good man. May God carry your family during this time. Peace, love and understanding thoughts and prayers.
Laura R.
August 23, 2016
Please extend my condolences to the Wild family. Mike and I worked together at USDA. I remember Mike being a genuinely affable and likable fellow. Such a wonderful guy. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Karen Kirksey
August 23, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mike and I worked together at the RNC. We had many fun discussions and shared a laugh or two.
His quick wit and compassion will be missed.
Kim Taylor Hull
August 23, 2016
Dear Wild Family: I am so sorry for your loss and am sending love and prayers your way. Although I never got to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Wild, I have always been a very big fan and admirer of all your children. I am particularly grateful for the chance to get to know Mike better the weekend of the Garfield 100th reunion. I had no idea he ended up so tall! He was always the youngest.... I so appreciated his warmth and intensity during our conversations that week-end. He will be greatly missed.
Aleta Meyer
August 23, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Mike at the RNC and am happy to have called him a colleague and a friend. He always had a smile or a positive thought, and was a joy to know. I am saddened by his loss and wish your family peace during this difficult time. Know that his friends and co-workers share your grief, but also the boundless love and admiration for Mike. He was a fantastic guy and will be greatly missed.
Michael Turk
August 23, 2016
This is a sad day to read this. Mike is one of the brilliant pioneers who *really* helped create the voter data base management industry, and therefore really made a difference in millions of people's lives.
Mike Wild was the Georgia Republican Party's "data guy" in the very early years of politcal voter files (in the 80s and '90s). Mike did enormous technical advancements in that era to put the GAGOP way ahead on the path to becoming the majority party here.
Mike was a good, good man who would talk to anyone, and could talk with them on any level of conversation.
Thank you for your contribution to change so much, Mike. And my deep condolences to your family.
Mark Rountree
August 22, 2016
Mr. And Mrs. Wild,
I have known Mike for about twenty years, through our mutual friend Jim Harp and our common group in Atlanta. Mike has always been the kindest and most thoughtful man! I have loved him like a brother and I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. He modeled what it was like to be a responsible, caring individual and I never knew him that he wasn't willing to go out of his way when someone needed help. He will be greatly missed.
Jeannie MacLeod
August 22, 2016
Mr. And Mrs. Wild,
I have known Mike for about twenty years, through our mutual friend Jim Harp and our common group in Atlanta. Mike has always been the kindest and most thoughtful man! I have loved him like a brother and I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. He modeled what it was like to be a responsible, caring individual and I never knew him that he wasn't willing to go out of his way when someone needed help. He will be greatly missed.
Jeannie MacLeod
August 22, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Wild. I did not know your son but have heard what a fine man he was. Mr. Wild you were my coach and teacher at Regis. I graduated in 1967. You both have my sympathy. I know we are not supposed to outlive our children and this must be a very hard time for you. You are in my prayers. Doug Henderson
Doug Henderson
August 22, 2016
My sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends. It was a pleasure to have known such a kind and thoughtful man. He will be missed.
Billy Coulter
August 22, 2016
When I first met Mike he joined us for a deer hunt in SC. A few years later we flipped a house together in Monroe,GA. After that he would call me and send me on journeys looking at property all over east Georgia. He was a joy to talk to on the phone about once a month. Just a month ago I called him about buying a warehouse at what I called "A Wildman Price". He was a good friend and will be missed. Take care Wildman. Thanks for everything you taught me. Look out for us and God Bless you.
Ron Herren
August 22, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to Mike's family. I met him just days after he moved to Washington DC, and in the years following valued his friendship, and his good-hearted spirit. I hold dear the memories of weekend afternoons at the Congressional dog park with he and Hannah. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Janine Clarke
August 22, 2016
My sincerest condolence to all of Mike's loved ones. I have no words to justify your pain right now, but please know that I empathize with you so deeply. May you have the strength to honor Mike's life by living yours to the fullest. God bless you and keep you.
Susan Phillips
August 21, 2016
My heart goes out to you! Please know that I am thinking of all of you! You all are an amazing family and my love flows to each of you!!!
Julie Vyskocil
August 20, 2016