Arthur T. "Tom" Wildnauer, 82, Kersey

Arthur T. "Tom" Wildnauer, 82, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on January 8, 1944 in St. Marys, a son of the late Thomas and Annabelle Ninnis Wildnauer.

On August 9, 1969, in St. Marys Church, he married Kristina Grosser Wildnauer, who survives. Together they were blessed with nearly 57 years of love, companionship, and friendship.

Tom was a 1961 graduate of St. Marys High School and was a member of St. Boniface Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after more than 43 years of service. He was a dedicated and longtime member of the Fox Township Fire Department and the Firemen's Club, and was also a longtime board member of the Fox Township Ambulance. Together with his wife, they complimented one another and made a good pair, always enjoying going to the drag races together.

In addition to his wife Kristina of 56 years, he is survived by two sons; Eric (Jodie) Wildnauer of Kersey and Aaron (Heidi) Wildnauer of Ridgway, and by his three grandchildren; Nevaeh, Sidney, and Carson. He is further survived by one brother; Michael (Linda) Wildnauer of St. Marys and by several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Arthur T. "Tom" Wildnauer will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 with Fr. Christopher Beran, Pastor, as celebrant.

Burial will be in Oakmont Cemetery.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Fox Township Burial Detail.

Family and friends will be received in the St. Boniface Church Gathering Space from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fox Township Ambulance Association or to the Fox Township Fire Department.

Krise Family Funeral Homes, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com