Leland J. Wyse

Leland J. Wyse obituary, Midland, MI

Leland J. Wyse

Leland Wyse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith-Miner Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Leland J. Wyse, 77 of Midland, passed away surrounded by family on January 29, 2025 at Medilodge of Midland. He was born to the late Willard and Erma (Steckley) Wyse in Midland, MI on July 28, 1947. Leland married the love of his life Nancy Lee Prior on June 2, 1967 in Midland, MI and they shared fifty-seven loving years together.
Leland worked at Dow Chemical as a pipefitter and retired after thirty-one years of faithful service. He enjoyed all types of hunting especially bear and bobcat. In Leland's later years he enjoyed golf with his many golf buddies.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Wyse, son; Patrick (Magda) Wyse, grandchildren; Alexandra Oakley, Brittany Wyse, Steven Rocha and Ariel Wyse.
Leland is preceded in death by his parents; Willard and Erma (Steckley) Wyse, brother; Gilbert Wyse and nephew; Jeff Wyse.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on June 14, 2025 at Our Redeemer Evangelical Free Church (889 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI 48640) with Pastor Terry Preheim officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00am until time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Our Redeemer Evangelical Free Church in his honor.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wyse family; to share a special memory please visit www.smithminer.com.
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