Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Jun 19, 1946 - Jun 7, 2021 (Age 74)
Thank you Fr. Y for everything you have done for me and other student at St. Rita’s. Also thank you for blessing our wedding (Jodi and Tom)11 years ago at Good Shepherds church. We miss you.
Jodi Ferrell
August 10, 2021 | GermantownGermantown, MD | Student
Fr.Bill was my deceased husband Jack O’Neal cousin never forget his zest for life and laughter
always was fun to be around him and his twin brother John and his parents Bill &. Ruth O’Neal Wysong RIP never forgotten
Barbara O’Neal
June 26, 2021 | Springfield, OH | Family
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Joseph Taulbee
June 14, 2021 | SOUTH LEBANON, OH | Student
Fr. Wysong was admirable in his faith, his service, his blessed good heart, and his commitment to the students. He touch many lives and demonstrated God’s love in many ways. I am sure that love will continue to ripple through the lives of his students and fellow teachers, I know it will ripple through mine.
Dr. Bob
Dr Bob Basil
June 09, 2021 | Coworker
I have known fr wysong when I was ten at st Rita’s on August 1992 till I graduated high school in 2001, he’s a great religion teacher I ever had that I learned about the Bible and etc to understand clearly to explain from my memory from I took Sunday school children s class have pictures related to religion look like when I was young. Thanks for being my teacher!
Alice Hochhausler
June 08, 2021 | Henrietta, NY | Student
Fr. Wysong was a lovely human who showed an immeasurable amount of patience and kindness to me and many other students at St. Rita’s. He listened with complete compassion and did his best answering difficult questions that may have upset other people in his position. Fr. Wysong will be sorely missed. My condolences to his loved ones.
Katie Passano
June 08, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH | Student
Father Wysong, or as as many of us called him, Fr "Y", a man of deep faith, amazing teaching, wonderful colleague and a personal friend. I had the distinct honor and pleasure of knowing and working with him for over 30 years. Thank you, "Y" for all of your years of teaching, guiding, laughter and support. Looking forward to when I see you again and we can laugh and share stories. You've run the good race...now time to bask in the heavenly prize.
Maryann Barth
June 08, 2021 | Florence, KY | Coworker
Father and our Group10 family have been friends since August 29, 1972. His love for his greyhounds will always bring fond memories to our hearts. He will certainly be missed at St. Rita's. Our thoughts are with all his loved ones during this difficult time.
Jerry Royer
June 08, 2021 | Maitland | Friend
Fr. William H. Wysong, 74, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 in Montgomery, OH. He was born June 19, 1946, in Springfield, OH, to the late William H. and Ruth E. (nee O’Neal) Wysong. In addition to his parents, Fr. Wysong was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, John J. Wysong. Survived by sister-in-law, Kathy Wysong; uncle, Richard (Patricia) Wysong. Devoted uncle of Julie and Suzanne; along with beloved extended family and dear friends.
He was baptized at St. Raphael Church in Springfield, OH where he attended elementary school. High School and his first couple of college years were spent at St. Gregory Seminary in Mt. Washington, OH from 1960 – 1966. From 1966 into 1972, he attended Mt. St. Mary Seminary in Norwood, OH for two years of Philosophy and four years of Theology. Ordained as a priest on May 27, 1972 by Archbishop Paul F. Leibold.
Fr. Wysong was stationed at St. Rita Church in Dayton, OH 1972-73. Then, stationed at St. Rita School for the Deaf where he was Elementary Principal and Director of Student Life for the four younger dorms for 17 years. Chaplain at Evendale Fire and Police Depts., and Mt. Notre Dame Convent in Reading many years. He remained, after this, as a teacher and chaplain at St. Rita School until recent retirement in 2020.
Awarded a Master’s Degree in Education, majoring in Special Education, from the University of Cincinnati; a Licentiate Degree in Canon Law from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; and Master’s Degree(s) in Biblical Studies and Theology from the Athenaeum of Ohio. Served as Judge and Defender of the Bond at the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Assisted in celebrating Sacraments at Good Shepherd Parish.
Visitation will be held 4-8 PM, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215, in the gymnasium, with Prayer Vigil at 4:00 by Rev. Bernard Weldishofer. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, 325 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr as celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. Arrangements are being handled through Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home in Evendale / Blue Ash. Online condolences may be shared at www.mrfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. Wysong’s honor to St. Rita School for the Deaf.
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