Stanford Wise, Jr. Obituary (2025)

Stanford Joseph Wise Jr., 90, of Clyde, OH, passed away early Saturday morning, January 25, 2025. He was born November 6,1934 in Monroeville, Ohio, was the eldest of five children born to Stanford Wise Sr. and Clara Wise. He grew up on their family farm in York Township, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep appreciation for the land. He graduated from York High School Class of 1952. After graduation, Stan joined the US Navy and proudly served his country from 1952-1955. He made lifelong friends aboard the USS Kaskasia. Stan married the love of his life, Joan Martha Lucius on September 29, 1956. They shared a deep and lasting union that blessed them with 7 children. They were devout Catholics at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clyde, OH, where they volunteered in many capacities. Stan served as a Eucharistic Minister, helped renovate the Rectory, as well as volunteering at church fundraisers and activities over many years. Stan also was an active volunteer at Fremont Memorial Hospital and participated in the Golden Threads program. Stan and Joan took deep pride in establishing their home where they raised their children. Over their 63 years of marriage, Stan supported his family working at Whirlpool, N&W Railroad and Signal Delivery Service as a dispatcher. They shared their love of the land with their children by maintaining a large garden as well as fruit trees in their backyard. He also loved woodworking, making and refinishing furniture over the years. Their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were a great source of pride, and they always made time to attend their activities. Stan especially enjoyed his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and music performances. He also was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Above all Stan was known for his integrity. He always sought to do the right thing and was admired by all who knew him for his kindness, humility, and generosity. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan in 2019, parents, brother William (Eileen) Wise, sister Jean (Ron) Snyder. He is survived by his children Linda (Christopher) Fox, Diane (Don) Henry, Allan (Ann) Wise, Karen Darr, Jeff (Deann) Wise, Marlene (Darren) Downs, and Jerry (Angie) Wise, as well as 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters Marie (Jim) Strayer and Rosalyn Mulligan. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 28,2025 from 4-7:00 pm at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio. The funeral mass will be on Wednesday, January 29,2025 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clyde with Father Matthew Frisbee celebrating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clyde or Clyde Food Pantry.