Linda Lu Wildgrube

February 17, 2026

Linda Lu Wildgrube

September 17, 1941 – January 24, 2026

Linda Lu Liles Wildgrube, 84, left her earthly home on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at

Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, September 17,

1941, to Winfred (Doc) and Ruby (Kirk) Liles. Her early education was Park School,

Lovett Jr. High, and was a 1959 graduate of Blackwell High School. She was known for

her lightning speed typing and shorthand, which landed her a job with Continental Oil

Co. right after graduation.

On Nov. 6, 1959, she wed William (Bill) Wildgrube at St. John’s Lutheran Church,

Blackwell, and resided six miles east of town. To this union, her proudest achievement, a

daughter, Lori Lynn, was born.

Linda quickly adapted to being a farmer’s wife ~ cooking for hired hands, errands to get

equipment parts, driving wheat trucks, raising chickens and garden/canning the “best”

vegetables. One of her greatest loves was her fur babies. She knew how to throw parties

on the farm, especially 4th of July celebrations. Her home was always open to Lori’s

friends as well, many called her “mom.” Linda was an accomplished seamstress; she

enjoyed fishing, hosting pitch parties and playing bridge, but her “quick wit” was one

that many will remember. With her humor and sassiness, she could hold her own with

the best of them.

A “bonus” son Rick Buellesfeld entered Bill and Linda’s life early on. He and his family

(wife Sherry, children Randy, Gayle, and Richard) were a big part of her life. She enjoyed

their livestock and judging competitions.

After Bill’s passing in Nov. 24, 1993, she was employed at several businesses, including

Blackwell Regional Hospital, Coonrod Construction and Cameron Industries. Several

years later, she left the farm and lived in Ponca City and Oklahoma City. She later lived

with her daughter Lori and son-in-law Greg Hailings, along with Madison Lin (who

affectionately called her Simma) in Oklahoma City. Madison’s friends also affectionately

knew her as Simma and enjoyed many slumber parties at her apartment. Madison and

Linda celebrated each New Year’s Eve with sparkling grape juice and hors d’oeuvres.

Madison was Linda’s shining star.

Another blessing was when her mother married Eldorado Moore and his children, Don,

Mark and Barbara, became her siblings.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 23, at the Trinity

Lutheran Church, in Blackwell, with Rev. James Bozarth officiating. The service will be

livestreamed by Roberts and Son Funeral Home, and will be accessible through their

website at www.robertsandsonfh.com prior to the service. A visitation will be held prior

to the service at Rick Buellsfeld’s home, 10501 West Doolin Avenue, in Blackwell, at 10:00

AM. Burial will follow after the service in the Blackwell Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents Doc and Ruby Liles, stepdad

Eldorado Moore, brother Jim Liles, brother-in-law Herb Cable, in-laws Adolph and Alma

Wildgrube, brother-in-law Bob Wildgrube, sister-in-law Carol Wildgrube, nieces

Kimberly Liles Hailings and Rhonda Wildgrube Miller, and great-nephew Troy Deon

Oder II.

Those left to honor her memory are her daughter Lori (Greg) Hailings, granddaughter

Madison; bonus son Rick (Sherry) Buellesfeld and family; sisters Sherry Liles Cable and

Barbara Moore; brothers Don (Davonna) Moore and Mark (Willa) Moore; nieces Brenda

(Brian) Hooper and family, Jennifer (James) Caldwell and family, Carla (Bill) Hobbs and

family; nephew Larry (Cynthia) Cable; numerous great-nieces/nephews; and dear

lifelong friend Carol Eckert Mullins.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Northern

Oklahoma Humane Society, or donor’s choice.

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and

missed beyond measure." — Renee Wood

You may be gone from our sight, but you will never be gone from our hearts.

Online condolences may be made at robertsandsonfh.com