Wild Bill Wilder passes

[Michael Dorosh]

Wild Bill Wilder, a fixture of the wargaming scene since at least the 80s, has passed away according to David Heath on Facebook.

I recall WBW from the early days of Combat Mission, but he was involved in Steel Panthers, Squad Leader, ASL and others.

https://www.leafcremation.com/obituaries/William-Howard-Wilder-Jr?obId=18165811&fbclid=IwAR10_DBe5XVGxmIt8ZCFawSV8-DNkuJxMsJnfCUm2pVbupoTdNXZOfpctr0

[al_infierno]

 :(  RIP.  Might have to fire up some Squad Battles tonight in his honor.  I recall always getting my ass handed to me in scenarios he designed.

[Gusington]

Very sad to hear about this. I have been a fan of his forever and had a chance to work with him a few times when we were all working at the Wargamer.

RIP

[Jarhead0331]

I was just coming here to post this sad news.

RIP.

[z1812]

I remember Wild Bill and the raiders. Lots of great scenarios and information. He was a very early supporter of Digital War Gaming. Very sad to know of his passing. It seems, reading his obituary, that he left the world a better place. A fine example of what a life can be.

[MOS:96B2P]

RIP Wild Bill.

[WallysWorld]

Sad to hear. His name is all over the place when it comes to wargaming. Condolences to the family.

[ArizonaTank]

RIP, another great loss for the wargaming community.

[steve58]

RIP WBW  :(  Used to download many of his scenarios.

[Geezer]

Sad news indeed.

[Oche]

RIP Wild Bill, thank you for all your scenarios, we will miss you.

[airboy]

RIP Bill.  Spent hours and hours playing your and your team's scenarios.  You will always have a fond place in my heart.

May God have mercy on Bill's soul.

[demjansk1942]

He was a good guy and I remember him answering some questions I had, maybe the community can create something on the forum for him as a remembrance.

Good guy

[Sir Slash]

If I remember correctly, he used to hang-out here on occasion. What a great loss we've suffered this day but the man made his mark on the world he loved for sure. I remember the very first scenario I ever played in the original CMBO was his excellent Michael Wittman at Villers Bocage. I was forever in love with that game after that. Thank you Wild Bill for some of the great joys of my life.  :'(

[The_Admiral]

Heard that  :-\
Rest in Peace.