Name: Visitation for William H. "Bill" Wise
Start: 2014-03-18T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home - Mogadore CLOSED

William H. (Bill) Wise

RANDOLPH -- William H. (Bill) Wise, age 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on March 14, 2014. He was born August 1, 1920, the oldest son of Charles and Elva (Kline) Wise.

Preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Marianne Wise; infant son; infant great-grandson, Nicholas Holzapfel; sister, Pauline Strahler; and brothers, Ernest, Joseph, James, and Fr. Carl Wise C.PP.S.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Lou (Wohlwend) Wise; six sons, Charles (Pam), Dennis (Linda), Gerald (Judi), Donald (Brenda), Tony (Amy), and Paul Wise; and seven daughters, Diane (George) Berger, Kathleen (Bruce) Hartong, Patricia Martinez, Mary (Richard) Kamerer, Laura (Tyrone) Wilson, Bernadette (David) Mazak, and Theresa (Dan) Horning; 31 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and two on the way. His brother, John Wise also survives.

Bill was a lifetime faithful member of St. Joseph Church, Randolph, Ohio. His involvement included Home and School Association, Usher and Eucharistic Minister, Alumni of the Year Award 2007, Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Prayer Line, Parish Council Officer, Festival Committee, and Senior Citizens Group. His Randolph Township connections were Habitat for Humanity (Golden Hammer Award 1997), Randolph Fair Board, Recycle Center Superintendent, Portage County Dairyman of the Year Award 1985, Portage County Citizen Hall of Fame Award 1996, and Centennial Farm Family Award 2012.

In 1949, Bill and Mary Lou purchased a farm on Shaffer Road and became successful dairy farmers until retirement in 1986, at which time they had already begun an abundant series of ocean cruises. At home, he enjoyed entertaining grandchildren with lively card games and domino sessions, never losing a youthful outlook. As age progressed, he maintained mobility with a collection of scooters, and his golf cart became transportation to and from works-in-progress in the barn. The golf cart carried him and Mary Lou on many starry-eyed adventures along Cranberry Creek. Bill will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew him.

Special thanks to Hospice of Portage County for their love and kind services to Bill and his family.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Avenue (Route 532) MOGADORE, Ohio 44260. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2643 Waterloo Road, Mogadore, Ohio 44260, with Father Thomas Acker, S.J. presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Church, or the Randolph Fire Department, P.O. Box 190, Randolph, OH 44265.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2014.

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Patricia O'Desky (Kissel)

March 10, 2024

It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since he passed. But he's very much alive in all our hearts.

Michael Wise

March 19, 2014

To Marylou and family. Special condolences for all of you. I recall watching him years ago from across the creek as we were working ground, and we had great get togethers at farm bureau meetings back in the 60 s. God bless his soul.

Mike Humbert

March 19, 2014

Kathy, Bruce & Family
Very sorry to hear of Bills passing. My deepest sympathy.

Carl T. & Lilla Mary Paul

March 18, 2014

To the Wise Family.
May each and everyone be highly comforted and blessed in these days and the days to come.May our Lord God keep you all. Our condolences

Dan Mauger

March 18, 2014

So sorry for your loss my prayers are for your family in this time of need. Mary,and Donnie I will say a special prayer. My condolences.
Dan Mauger

March 18, 2014

Aunt Mary Lou and all my cousins and your families: I wish I could be with you as you celebrate a life well lived and send Uncle Bill to heaven. He was family in the best sense of the word. My love and prayers to you at this time: Cindy Wise Barnicki

Mary Moneypenny

March 18, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Fred & Mary.."

March 18, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Karen Miller

March 18, 2014

Sincere Condolences In The Loss Of Your Loved One.

Beverly A. Kelley & Family

Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home

March 18, 2014

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

Jim and Claudia

March 17, 2014

We knew and admired Bill as a dedicated and tireless volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Deepest sympathy to his wonderful family and all he held dear.

Jim Brearley

March 17, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers.

Becky Kemp

March 17, 2014

Bunny, Dave, Chrissy, Scott, Theresa and Jason and all of my 'adopted' sisters.... Losing a parent is not something that you ever, ever get over. Your Dad has been a great influence, a spiritual beacon, and a whole lot of fun in the 30+ years that I've known the entire Wise family. You will miss him -- but know that somewhere, there are fields and cows happy to see him, and family and friends welcoming him Home. May the love and prayers of the many who surround you lift you up, and remember always that those who have truly touched us are never really gone. We Love you all.

Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home

March 17, 2014

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

Pat O'Desky

March 16, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Wise family. Mr. Wise was a wonderful man and he an Mrs. Wise were cherished friends of our mother, Sophie Kissel. Give her a hug for us when you see her. Your family are in our thougths and prayers.

Fondlyd, Bill, Patty (O'Desky), Martha (Rice) and Fred Kissel

Margaret Fites

March 16, 2014

Dear Wise Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss of your loved one.

Ed and Margaret Fites