James “Jim” Wise's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2023 in DePere, Wisconsin

James “Jim” Wise

April 27, 1939 - April 30, 2023 (84 years old)

DePere, Wisconsin

James “Jim” Wise's obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2023 in DePere, Wisconsin

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James “Jim” Wise

April 27, 1939 - April 30, 2023 (84 years old)

DePere, Wisconsin

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James Wise Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 30, 2023 we had to say goodbye to James Wise of DePere, Wisconsin, born in Chicago, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wesley Wise and Lois Wise; his wife Sandy (Sandy); his brother Wesley Theodore; his sister-in-law Sandy Wise; his parents-in-law, Ethel and Edgar Thiessen; and his brothers-in-law, Terry Thiessen and Palmer Smith.

He is survived by : his children, Sherry Wise of Rhinelander and Mitch Wise (Debbie) of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; his sister Janice Jacobi (Edgar) of Northville, Michigan; his sisters-in-law, Prudence Casper (David) of Plymouth and Karen Thiessen of New Holstein, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Elli and Benjamin Klosiewski; his stepgranddaughter Alyssa Kneesel (Matthew); and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Alexis and Michael Kneesel. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Edgar Thiessen Scholarship Fund, Advancement Office, Lakeland University, W3718 South Drive, Plymouth WI 53073 or Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust online giving at: https://donate.givedirect.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cotter Funeral Home



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May 12

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Union Congregational Church
716 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI 54301

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May 12

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Union Congregational Church
716 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI 54301

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