William “Bill” E. Wise, 94, of Fremont, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Valley View Health Campus. He was born on February 27, 1925 in Fremont, OH to Orrin and Esther (Knause) Wise. Bill graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1943.
Bill served in US Navy during WWII from 1943 to 1946 and received the American Area Victory Medal and Point System. While stationed in California, Bill met and married Ottalee “Lee” Moseley on March 30, 1946 and she preceded him in death on February 5, 2007. They both returned to Fremont where he went to work for Sohio Oil and then Toledo Edison. On July 1, 1954, he was appointed to the Fremont Police Department. While serving for twenty-eight years he worked as a patrolman, dispatcher and then was appointed to the records department. Bill also took care of fingerprinting, photography and crime scene investigations. After retiring from the Police Station in 1984 as a Sergeant. Bill worked for Sandusky County Housing Authority as an inspector.
Bill was an Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge twice and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He loved to fish and play golf where he was league secretary at a number of golf courses. Bill was an avid bridge player and for many years was in charge of Elks Bridge Couples Club.
Bill is survived by his children, Michael (Casey) Wise, Houston, TX, Jeffrey (Mindy) Wise, Loveland, OH, Cynthia Wise, Oregon, OH; eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lee Wise.
Visitation: Monday, June 24, 2019 from 11 am to 1 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer officiating. Military honors will follow at the funeral home.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery at a later date
Memorials: Donor’s Choice
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Dorothy Mary Thum
I got to know Mr. Wise through his devoted daughter Cindy. She spoke very highly of him. My prayers for all those who loved him.
Bill Rybarczyk
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Cindy, Christopher and all of the Wise family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bill was a man I respected, looked up to and loved very dearly. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is at rest with Lee.
Dick and Carol Hoffman
To the family of Bill Wise: I had the pleasure of working with Bill while on the Police Department. But an even greater pleasure was I played golf a few times with him. He has reached the end of his watch as a retired Police Officer, during his watch he performed his job well. May Our Dear Lord bring comfort and peace to all family and friends. I am sure we all have great memories of Bill, think on all of them.
Monte Huss
Sorry to hear of Sgt. Wise passing. My sympathy to the family.
pam oatis
His love and commitment are reflected in Cindy. He not only served his community well but he was a excellent father to have such a giving and competent daughter. My prayers are with all of you in these days of grief and savoring sweet memories as a family. Cindy, I look forward to staying connected and send my love and admiration to you.
Willie Combs
Played a lot of golf with Bill. always enjoyed being around him., he was a good man. we went to a lot of different courses played in the Tue morning league after that broke up I lost track of him. so sorry to hear of his passing I know he will be missed by all that knew him.
Cheryl Critton
I had the honor to be Bill’s guardian on honor flight. He was a special man that touched my heart and served his country proudly. My condolences to his family.