David W. Wise, 82, of Kent, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 18, 1930 in Toronto, to Calvin B. and Edna Irene (Morris) Wise. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. David was a graduate of Kent State University and was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Twyla K. (Craft) Wise, whom he married on April 6, 1957; sons, David C. (Laura) Wise of Columbus, Bradford (Lisa) Wise of Oswego, IL and Rick (Heather) Wise of Kent; daughters, Erin (John) Stanton of Kent; grandchildren, Amy Kuss, Alexandra (Travis) Swiger, Shelby Wise, Chad Baker, Ryan Baker, Chris Baker, Olivia Wise, Chloe Wise, David Henry Wise; several nieces and nephews; three great grandchildren; sister, Diana (Wayne) Ours of East Liverpool. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin B. and Edna Irene (Morris) Wise; brother, Dale Wise; and sister, Donna Johnston.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to RMH Foundation-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.