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John Wise

1928 - 2022

John Wise Obituary

Services are pending for John E. Wise, 94, Linwood, KS, and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. John passed away Mon., Sept. 26,, 2022 at Medicalodges Eudora. warrenmcelwain.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 28, 2022.

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Lora Goyer

September 24, 2023

I was thinking about you yesterday. I miss seeing the scarecrow sitting on your front porch in fall wearing a pair of your overalls. The kids and I always looked forward to it.

Larry Evans

October 28, 2022

John, you were so loved by your students and the players you coached. One of WHS finest teachers.
COACH. You did a great job during your life

Larry Evans

October 28, 2022

John Wise was one of the most loved teacher at Washington High school. A terrific football coach and also a wonderful teacher. He was our Senior sponsor and loved to come to our reunions when he could. Sorry he left the teaching profession.. you did well COACH.

Donna Black Ketchum

September 28, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss.

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Memorial Events
for John Wise

Oct

2

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Lawrence, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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