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Roy "Bud" Wylie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born in Kalamazoo on September 3, 1937, to the late Roy and Dorothy (Jepkema) Wylie. Roy worked in building and carpentry his entire career, operating Wylie Builders with his son for 25 years. Before that, he worked alongside his brother Gordy until they both branched out to work with their sons. He helped all his children either remodel or build homes over the years. Roy enjoyed puttering around the house and finding projects to do. Roy married his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Manger) Wylie, on April 3, 1959, and she survives him.
Also surviving are his 4 children, Kevin (Loretta) Wylie, Shelly (Mike) Kintz, Renee (Todd) Perry, and Keith Wylie; 5 grandchildren, Keven Wylie, Amy (Matt) Hoffman, Michael (Shelby) Kintz, Chase Perry, and Josh Wylie; 2 great grandchildren, Oliver Kintz and Deacan Hoffman; 3 siblings, Gordon Wylie, Marcia Agema, and Connie Klok; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Roy was preceded in death by 2 siblings, Ronald Wylie and Helen Adams.
A memorial gathering and reception will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services 3926 S 9th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The family requests casual attire be worn. Interment will take place at a later date at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Roy to Centrica Care Navigators. To view his personalized webpage, please visit