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Dick Wise

1953 - 2019

Dick Wise obituary, 1953-2019, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1953

DIED

2019

Dick Wise Obituary

Dick Arthur Wise Jr. passed away on Oct. 5, 2019 at the age of 66. Dick was born on Jan. 13, 1953 in Lawrence, KS to Dick and Bertha Wise. Services will be held at Connect Church, 3351 W 31st St., Lawrence, KS on Oct. 25th at 12 pm. His father, Dick Wise Sr., and brother-in-law, E. Phillip Miller, preceded him in death. Dick is survived by his mother Bertha Wise, his son Hunter Wise (DeAnna), granddaughter Skylar Wise, siblings Peggy Miller (Chester Warren), Donna Begshaw (Steve), Dale Wise (Donna) and close friend Karen Evans. Dick was a good ole country boy who loved to hunt and fish. He graduated from Lawrence High in '71 and attended Kansas State University. He was a huge fan of the Wildcats, Chiefs, and Royals. He was well loved by all of his nieces and nephews.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 13, 2019.

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Julie Park

October 10, 2022

Will always remember and miss my good friend Dick.

Diana Deutsch

October 15, 2019

Dick shared his love of the Wildcats at our tailgate at KSU and he also took hunting trips with Mel in Central KS! We are sending our sympathy to all the family!

Julie Park

October 15, 2019

Dick was a wonderful friend always but especially back

In Houston. I gave him a baby shower for Hunter at work. He was a dear dear friend. I had not heard from him in a long time. Rest In Peace my dear friend

Mona McManigal

October 13, 2019

I am very sorry to learn of Dick's passing. I have very fond memories of sharing time with him. He was a fun loving, great friend. I know he will be missed greatly by many friends and family members. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

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Service

12:00 p.m.

Connect Church

3351 W 31st St., Lawrence, KS 66044

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