Michael Lynn Wiseman

I apologize for my long-delayed condolences for Professor Michael Wiseman, who was my senior thesis advisor at UC Berkeley in 1980. I had also been an undergraduate student in Professor Wiseman's outstanding Urban Economics course at UC Berkeley in Fall 1979. It was during an office hour with Professor Wiseman in Fall 1979 that he surprised me by asking me what topic I would be focusing on for my thesis. To that point, I had not even thought I was capable of undertaking a significant undergraduate research project and writing a thesis. With Professor Wiseman's amazing guidance, I completed my thesis in Spring 1980, and as a result, graduated with honors in Economics. I also recall Professor Wiseman writing a recommendation letter for my successful admission to the then-Graduate School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. I will always be grateful to Professor Wiseman for his encouragement and support of my academic and professional pursuits.

Dear family of Dr. Wiseman -
I was a graduate student of Dr. Wiseman in his "Poverty and Social Policy." It was one of my favorite courses in graduate school - both fascinating and challenging. Following my graduation, Dr. Wiseman acted as an incredibly valuable advisor and advocate and helped me in the process of getting into a doctoral program. I'm afraid I have an email draft to him that I never sent, but I credit his assistance for helping me get to where I am today (now a PhD!). I only just discovered his passing through the APPAM annual meeting, but wanted to send along my condolences. May his memory be a blessing to you. I will always remember him as a valuable teacher and researcher who was vital in my own academic life.

All my best,
Abby Lane

Mr. Wiseman was such an amazing man, husband and father. My heart goes out to Carol and family, he will truly be missed!!!

To our brother, whom we love. Mike we love you and admire you; thank you for inspiring us, loving us, encouraging us, and giving us joy. We entrust you to our loving Lord.

Dear Carol and Family,
Although our times together were limited, they were so meaningful. My life was touched and my ministry to our Lord challenged by being with you both. I will be holding the family up in prayer, especially with all the other challenges facing each of us now. May the Lord bless and keep you Carol. We love you.
Lewis and Becky Godby

Mike touched many lives for good. Well done, good and faithful servant.
It does not feel like 32 years since Mike and Carol and family lived in EC, the period in their lives during which we were physically proximate. Our prayers are with the Wiseman and Ortman families.

What an amazing man and the wonderful contributions to society.. Prayers for the comfort of his family.

R I P sweet friend!! You will be missed

Mountain Home schools lost one of its brightest lights ever produced. Mike will be missed by so many.

Great memories of times with Mike in the trombone section of MHHS Band! So sorry to hear of his passing, but read with interest his life story.

Dear Carol, Erin and Stuart and families~ We are sending our heart-felt prayers and sympathy as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband and father. His has touched the lives of so many. His influence and integrity will live on in many small and big ways. We will long remember his kind heart and twinkling eyes. We are also praying for all of you.

Michael was one of the most amazing and successful alumni of MHHS. Mike and his family were a cornerstone in the Mtn. Home community and the First Christian Church. He and Carol faced their adversities with dignity.
My prayers are with the family RIP