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Robert Wiseman Obituary
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. Edward "Shorty" Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion.
Memorials may be made to the Coach Kill Cancer Fund and may be sent in care of Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959.
Mr. Wiseman was born March 20, 1933, in West Frankfort, to Monroe and Iva (Dixon) Wiseman.
Survivors include his children, Tim and Rhonda Wiseman, Tina Harrell, Toni and Steve Bleyer, Traci Wiseman and Tabatha and Jeff Mayer; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; the mother of his children, Darlene Wiseman; sisters, Wilma Sanders and Margaret Ann Kincheloe; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tamera Joan Wiseman; brothers, James, Lester, Lloyd and Lawrence Wiseman; infant brother, Edward Wiseman; and sisters, Dorothy Robinson and Freda Smothers.
Mr. Wiseman owned and operated the Greyhound Bus Company in Marion for many years, where he was well known and respected by many. He worked for the Marion Postal Service as a rural mail carrier, retiring after 30 years of service.
After retirement, he enjoyed the computer and researching genealogy. He loved spending time with his classmates from Marion High School and was active in planning class reunions and get-togethers. He was of the Baptist faith and supported the Dr. Charles Stanley Ministries. His hobbies included yard work, going to auctions and fishing and he was an avid St. Louis Cardinalsfan.
His proudest accomplishment was his children, and he will be missed by all.
To view this obituary and sign the register book, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Wiseman
Justin Wiseman
May 14, 2025
PaPa Bob was a great Grandpa and my cousin Jonah and I used to go spend the night with him as kids. We were allowed to stay up late, eat whatever we wanted, and rent movies or Nintendo games. We are his 2 oldest grandkids are we loved it, especially when our siblings were jealous! Lol. PaPa is definitely missed.
Kim (Washer) Mackey
July 30, 2008
Darlene & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
P. D. and Pat Noakes
July 16, 2008
So sorry for your lose. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason Bradley
July 16, 2008
Hello Tabitha, Toni, Traci, Tina and Tim. I am sorry for your loss because Uncle Bob was a one of kind. I loved being Uncle Bob when I was little and I know him and mom kept in touch as often as they could. I am sorry I haven't made the effort to keep in touch with all of you. This Jason - Priscilla's oldest son. I know he isn't suffering anymore and he will be rejoicing with his brothers in Heaven. And most importantly - Uncle Bob like the others will remain alive in our hearts and in our memories. My prayers go out to you all and the rest of the family.
Bruce Mandrell
July 15, 2008
Darlene and all the kids I am so sorry for your loss. Memories of Malden Street are still very important to me. Love to Tim and all the girls.
alecia (dodd) russell
July 15, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with you all. my mother (judy dodd) thought alot about bob and lester. just remember they are all with us always in our minds and hearts.
Edward Wiseman
July 15, 2008
I will never forget the things Uncle Bob did for me and my family. Your family will always be with me.
Edward Wiseman
Denny Bruggeman
July 15, 2008
You were a good man
Lisa Niggeman
July 15, 2008
My condolences to the entire Wiseman family. I'm so sorry to hear
of your loss.
Wally & Donna Austin
July 15, 2008
The family is in our thoughts and prayers. With great sympathy.
michael wiseman
July 15, 2008
Love and miss you
Mike and DeAnn wiseman
Margaret Kincheloe
July 15, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Margaret Kincheloe
July 15, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Joy (Wiseman )Horn
July 14, 2008
Tim, Tina, Toni, Tracy,Tabitha, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad, He was and will always be my favorite uncle Bob.
when things get tough and you don't know what to do..
jusr remember I'll always be with you.
I know my favorite "Uncle Bob"
will always be with me.
I will miss talking to and e-mailing him
I love you, Joy
Shirley Burton deJavanne
July 14, 2008
Just learned about Bob's death from my nephew, Lloyd. So sorry that we did not get a chance to get reacquainted since we were children. Enjoyed your emails. Rest in Peace.
MARILYN WEST
July 14, 2008
60 acres, Bob have a happy reunion with brother Lester.
BYE 4 NOW , M
Donald Kendall
July 14, 2008
So Long! You'll really be missed. The class reunions will just not be the same as you were so much a part of them.
Ranae (Wiseman) Denney
July 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.
I love you Uncle Bob.
R Burroughs
July 14, 2008
Rest in peace, old friend
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