Richard Earl Wise, Sr.

Richard E. Wise, Sr.

Richard Earl Wise, Sr., 86, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Hershey, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, August 19, 2016 in the Masonic Village.  He was born Friday, July 11, 1930 in Highspire to the late Ralph E. and Carrie (Lebo) Wise.  He was predeceased by his loving wife Saundra M. (Forwood) Wise this past November. 

Dick was a 1949 graduate of Hershey High School.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  Dick retired from Amp Incorporated as a Quality Control Engineer; he was certified by the American Society of Quality Control Engineers and a member of the AMP Retirees Association.  He was a Mason and a member of Prince Edwin Spring Creek Lodge #486.  He was also a member of the Appalachian Amateur Radio Group and of Derry Presbyterian Church.  Dick was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader in Pack and Troop #65.  He was an avid Penn State football fan.  Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.   
 
He is survived by 4 children, Holly Tarver and husband Dennis of Arlington, TX, Rick Wise and wife Lori of Lebanon, Gwen Weigle of Elizabethtown, and Lori Shiery and husband David of Enola; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a sister, Roberta DeBaun; and a son-in-law, George  Weigle.     

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd at 3:15 PM with Masonic service at 3 PM in John S. Sell Memorial Chapel, One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown 17022.  Friends and family are invited for viewing from 2 PM until time of the service.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Mt. Tunnel Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market St., Elizabethtown 17022.    

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown and mailed to Office of Gift Planning, One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.  

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