Nelda Louise Wild, 77, of Odon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Nelda was born on December 20, 1948, in Epson, Indiana, to Chester Standley and Joyce (Scott) Standley. On March 27, 2004, she married Marvin D. Wild.

She dedicated 32 years of service with RCA in Bloomington. She also served as a receptionist with Triangle X Ranch, Daviess-Martin Medical Clinic, H & R Block and Boggs Park.

Nelda is survived by her husband, Marvin, her children, Matthew Wild, Angie (Calvin) Meisenheimer, Candi (Lloyd) McDowell, Tammy (Forest) Basden and Stephanie (Jeremy Newton) Wild and 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters: Jane Hunter and Genie (James) Pounds.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, and brothers William and Arthur Standley.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Riley’s Children Hospital or St. Judes Children’s Hospital.

Funeral services to honor the life of Nelda will be at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Meng Family Funeral Home, 616 E. Elnora St., Odon, IN 47562 with Wayman Brown and Tom Watson officiating. Nelda will be laid to rest in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon.

Family and friends may call from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon.

Arrangements and care were entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon, Indiana. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.mengfuneralhome.com.