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Raymond Wise Obituary
Raymond Wise, 92, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.
Raymond was born August 28, 1932, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Harry Raymond and Bertha Laura (Jones) Wise. He married Patricia (Heiland) in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 1965 and she survives in Tiffin.
Other survivors include his sons, Raymond (Kelly) Wise of Tiffin and William (Amy) Wise of Grove City; five grandchildren, Renee, Bryton, Garrett, Nathan, and Morgan; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Howard; and five sisters, Thelma, Betty, Ruby, Bonnie, and Millie.
Raymond worked as a Physics Professor and College Registrar for Heidelberg University. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Tiffin and Kiwanis Club. Raymond enjoyed astronomy and was very involved in church and many social and academic activities at Heidelberg University. He took pride in his family and was a very involved father and grandfather.
Funeral services for Raymond will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Tiffin, with the Rev. Douglas DeVos officiating. United Veterans Council will render military rites. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church Saturday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery at a later date. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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J. Smith
March 14, 2025
Professor Ray Wise exemplified his name; wise. He could breakdown physics concepts to reach all his students. And his concern for their welfare was shown in many ways. Personally, I would not have passed the year of physics that was required to take a registry exam to become a Medical Scientist and support my family. I wasn't his typical student, a working mother of two, then three. My favorite story was how he offered to meet me at the grocery store dairy Isle after I got off work so I could turn in homework. He let me believe he was going there too. Years later, his son, Ray, told me he never set foot in the grocery stores. I was touched by Prof. Wise's support and belief in me. May he RIP. Job well done, Sir.
Pat Tracy
March 1, 2025
My deepest sympathy to all family and friends of Rays family. I have known them since my son and their son Bill were good friends all thru high school. It was always nice to run into he and Pat at the grocery store or wherever when we always had time to stop and chat and " catch up". I know he will be missed terribly. Will be remembering all the family in prayer.
Sincerely with love
Pat Tracy and family
Rene Nesselhauf
February 24, 2025
I enjoyed meeting Ray and just wanted to say he was such a nice man.
Paul & Carolyn Dunn
February 23, 2025
We have known Ray and Pat for over 60 years. Even though we moved from Tiffin to Arizona years ago, we have been fortunate to maintain that friendship. We want to express our sympathy to Pat, Bill, Ray, and family.
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Barbara Tucker
February 20, 2025
A great registrar who helped me immensely during my early years at Heidelberg University. Prayers for his family.
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