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Larry Wisely Obituary
At Larry's request, he will be cremated and there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, Larry would like for you to take a child fishing in his honor.
Larry was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Vergennes, to Roy A. and Eula B. (Moss) Wisely. He married Sharon K. Lence on Jan. 18, 1958, in Murphysboro.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon Wisely of Carbondale; six children and their spouses, Cheryl and James Bias of Corona, Calif., Daniel and Mitzi Wisely of Queen Creek, Ariz., Denice and Paul Toth of Queen Creek, Ariz., Brad and Debbie Wisely of Wittman, Ariz., Alan and Cindy Wisely of Gloucester, Va., and Brian Wisely of Glendale, Ariz.; sister, Hilda Castleberry of Lakewood, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rosella Wisely.
Larry retired in 1998 after 30 years of service as a facilities manager at Motorola in Tempe, Ariz. He and his wife, Sharon, lived in Arizona for more than 40 years before returning to Carbondale in 2002. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting, fishing and being around nature. He also loved music and took great pleasure in playing and building lap steel guitars.
The family wishes to thank Pastor Dan Boyd for all of his visits.
Larry will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
To view this obituary and sign the guest register online, visit www.rigginpillatschburkefh.com.
Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home of Carterville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Courtney Wisely
April 19, 2009
Grandpa, I will miss you so much. You trully are a real true "Southern Man". I can't wait to see you again someday and we can go fishing. I love you!!!
Linda Cunningham
April 17, 2009
What a loss! Larry was a great friend to many. One of a select few I miss from my time at Motorola.
David Ward
April 16, 2009
Sorry to hear about Larry, he was a good friend.
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