Jimmie Wise

1940 - 2025

Jimmie Charles Wise, 84, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home in Sedalia. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Pettis County, MO, the son of Charles F. Wise and Ruth E. (Henderson) Wise, who preceded him in death.

On June 26, 1993, in Hughesville, MO, he was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Steele, who resides in the home.

Jimmie attended Bothwell Elementary School and graduated from Hughesville High School in 1958. After high school, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. In addition to farming, Jimmie worked as a tractor and implement salesman and operated a fur-buying and walnut hulling business.
He served as a former sexton and board member of Mt. Herman Cemetery.

Jimmie was a passionate collector of antiques and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and fur trapping.

In addition to his wife, Jimmie is survived by two sons, Charles Wise and Mike Clark, both of Sedalia; a stepdaughter, Amy Lancaster (Mark) of Baton Rouge, LA; seven grandchildren, Coty, Ashley, MaKayla, Jaiden, Montana, Mikiah, and Mark, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, T-Aire and Cobain; a brother, Jon Wise (Sandy) and a sister, Ruth Ann Mullins both of Hughesville; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Wise, and a sister, Barbara Schroeder.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Rob Sisney officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

The burial will be at Mt. Herman Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Eric Schroeder, Mike McCutchen, Mike Mullins, Mike Zeisset, Jim Sneed, and Jeremy Wise.

Honorary bearers will be Larry Cloud, Jim and Brenda Thompson, Patty Smith, and his grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Herman Cemetery Association in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.