Matthew K. Wildman's Obituary
Matthew K. Wildman, 58 of Thornville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Matt was born May 17, 1968 in Newark, Ohio to R. Kent and Patricia S. (Fatzinger) Wildman. A graduate of Newark Catholic High School, Matt attended The Ohio State University. He worked for L-Brands in information technology for 38 years.
In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by his loving wife, Jill (Hood) Wildman; children, Kailee Wildman, Austin (Haylee) Humphrey, Colin (Kay) Humphrey, Breanna (Richard) Lahna and Shyenne Swartz; a sister, Suzanne Wildman; mother in-law, Lanita Hood; and 13 grandchildren.
Matt was preceded in death by a grandson, Hayden Shockley and his father in-law, Duane Hood.
No services are planned at this time
Vensil & Chute | Newark has been entrusted with arrangements.
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