Photo courtesy of Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence
Independence, Ohio
Jun 18, 1928 – Sep 4, 2021 (Age 93)
David Stewart Wise passed away Saturday, September 4, at age 93. He was beloved husband
to Jeanne (nee Lobaugh) for 72 years. Born June 18, 1928, in Cleveland to the late Elias Paul
and Helen Stewart Wise, he was cherished brother to Mary E. “Mimi” Wise, Gloria Bylund
(Linton, deceased) and Barbara Pavlovic (Arthur). Proud father to Mark (Linda), Scott and David
(Mary Jeanne). Loving grandfather to Heather (Mike), Carrie (Jonathan), Bradley, Nicole, Brian,
Lauren and Erin and great-grandfather to Skylar and Riley Wilhoite.
David graduated from Maple Heights High School in 1946 and the University of Michigan in
1950.
A lifelong inventor, David was chief engineer for Hickock Electrical Instrument Co. and then
president of Western Reserve Electronics. He started a family technology business, now
Tameran Graphics Systems, Inc., in Solon, with his son, Mark, later joined by sons Scott and
David.
A lover of music and a trumpeter, David and his band the Wise Owls played concerts and
dances around Cleveland and Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the mid and late 40s.
David enjoyed watching Cleveland baseball games, reading crime novels, vacationing in Florida
and sharing jokes with family and friends.
His family will remember his kind and generous nature, happy-go-lucky spirit and terrific sense of humor.
The Wise family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Interment and services private. Arrangements by Fortuna Funeral Home Independence, Ohio 216-520-7335. On line condolences can be sent to the family on David’s obituary page at www.fortunafuneralhome.com.
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Sad to hear of Mr. Wise passing. Have good memories of a gentle and kind man. A role model father of a great family.
Jim Pacak
April 05, 2022
I will always remember Dave quite fondly. For all the years I worked for him he was my mentor. My condolences to Jeanne, Mark, Scott, David E. and all his family. I will plant a tree here in Oregon in his memory.
Steve Templeton
March 06, 2022 | Work
Very sad to hear of Mr. Wise´ passing. I remember his hearty laugh so well growing up in CP. My deep condolences go out to the Wise family.
Jack Toth
September 20, 2021
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Noel Pavlovic and family
September 13, 2021 | Chesterton, IN
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Paula, Phil and Anastasia
September 13, 2021 | Grosse Pointe, MI
My condolences to Mark,Scott, and Dave on the loss of your father. I remember him well and his wonderful personality. Pat Rooney
Pat Rooney
September 11, 2021 | Newbury, OH | Friend
We knew him through the legacy of his family and know how much he was loved and how much love he shared with others. May he live forever in those memories.
Sarah Saylor
September 11, 2021 | Olmsted Twp, OH | Friend
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Scott Biederman
September 10, 2021
Mr Wise was one of those men that you never forget. His mind was always working, creating the next part of his current project. He was very close with my father David BURVAL, both in work and friendship. I think of him often and always with a smile on my face. Rest In Peace Mr Wise!
Frank and Karen BURVAL
September 09, 2021 | Strongsville, OK | Coworker