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John Wise obituary, 1938-2025, Bloomville, OH

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

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Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home - Bloomville

3085 South State Route 19

Bloomville, Ohio

John Wise Obituary

John E. Wise

John E. Wise, 86, of Republic, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.

John was born June 26, 1938, in Tiffin to the late Charles E. and Mary (Lumen) Wise. He married Janet (Whipple) in Republic January 28, 1961, and she preceded him in death August 8, 2020.

Survivors include his son, Douglas (Brenda) Wise of Tiffin; his daughter, Tricia (Denny) Bowerman of Republic; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and a sister, Charlotte Boltz of Mount Cory.

John was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers, Chuck and Harry Wise; and a sister, Marijane Legron.

John worked as a general maintenance foreman for Whirlpool in Clyde and also at Seneca County Commission on Aging. He graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1956 and served in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1960. He was a 4-H Horse Club Advisor and a Cub Scouts Den Master for many years. John enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie, reading, woodworking, and playing games.

Funeral services for John will be at noon Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville. Visitation for family and friends will also be before the service at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services Saturday, at Seneca Memory Gardens with military rites being rendered by United Veterans Council.

Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca County Commission on Aging or Seneca County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.


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Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Feb. 21, 2025.

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