Ricky Jay Wise

Ricky Jay Wise obituary, Lansing, MI

Ricky Jay Wise

Ricky Wise Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riley Funeral Home - Lansing on Feb. 13, 2024.
In loving memory, Ricky Jay Wise (57) of Lansing, Michigan who passed away on February 8, 2024. Ricky was born on January 15, 1967, in Carson City to Louis and Margaret Wise.
Ricky is survived by: his wife, Jennifer Wise of 33 years; two sons, Ricky Jr and Mariah Wise (grandson, Ricky Wise III and granddaughter, Isabella Smith), Tyler Wise; and daughter, Kayla Wise and fiancé James Brown (granddaughters, Bella and Magnolia Wise); brothers and spouses, Ron and Tracie Wise and Dan and Tamie Wise.
Ricky was a spirited man who lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication to his family. Beloved by his family and friends, he often shared his joys with them. Whether it was hunting with his sons and fishing with his granddaughter, Bella, to riding his motorcycle with his son, Tyler, or mud trucking with James and Junior Brown - that's only naming a few memorable moments. He embraced what he could of life and enjoyed the simplistic nature that came with it.
On March 2, 2024 we will celebrate with insurmountable love for the man who deeply impacted our hearts.
Arrangements for Mr. Wise are as follows:

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