Ronald Harold “Great Papa” Wise
Ronald Harold “Great Papa” Wise
Ronald Harold Wise “Great Papa”, CWO2 Retired, 76, of McKean Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, peacefully at home with his loving wife and daughters by his side.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1946, in Oak Ridge, PA, the son of the late Harold C. and Jane C. Shaffer Wise.
Ronald served in the U.S. Army for 22 years until his retirement.
He loved his family and friends wholeheartedly and would make anyone feel like family He was a life-long follower of Jesus Christ. He was an avid golfer and bowler.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one son Phillip Wise, one brother Ed Wise and many other family members and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Karen Irene Wade Wise, two daughters; Christina Thompson (Fred) and Rebecca Wise, one sister Sue Moore (Jack), two brothers; Vern Sharrer (Nancy) and Jeff Wise (Lisa), one granddaughter Amanda Thompson, and one great-granddaughter Lianna Lindsey.
Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family Hospice of Erie, 1700 Peach St., #244, Erie, PA 16501.