Paul Dale Wildridge, 86, passed away at his Washington residence during the evening of October 2, 2025. He was born in Washington on November 17, 1938, the son of Richard and Laverne Wildridge.

After high school, Paul attended college majoring in psychology. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1956-1959. From 1968-1998, he worked for the State of Indiana in the Workforce Development Program where he was a program director. Paul sang in a quartet and loved to fish.

Those left to cherish Paul's memory include his daughter, Angela Wildridge and grandson, Jourdon Dalton, both of Lafayette.

During his lifetime, Paul mourned the passing of his parents, Richard and Laverne Wildridge; grandson, Justin Nathaniel Wildridge; brothers: Jim Wildridge, John Wildridge, Phillip Wildridge; and sister-in-law, Darlene Wildridge.

In keeping with Paul's wishes, he will be cremated. There will be no services.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com

The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with Paul Wildridge's arrangements.

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