Richard P (Jr.) Wise

Richard Paul Wise Jr. (Rick) passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, after a two-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).  Rick was born on July 12, 1956 to Richard P. and Veronica C. Wise, of Randolph Ohio.  He attended St. Joseph School and Waterloo High School.  Rick worked at the family business, Wise Chevrolet, for over 25 years, during which time he was a member of the Randolph Fire Department.  Rick retired from AmeriGas, in Ravenna, OH, in April 2022.  Rick loved the outdoors, and as a youth spent many summer vacations on Manitoulin Island, Ontario Canada.  Rick continued this tradition with his own sons.  Rick was happiest building and tending his many bonfires.  He especially enjoyed Sunday family days, spending time with his grandson, RJ, who was the apple of his eye.  Rick was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kathleen Wise Grdina.  Rick is survived by his sons Richard P. Wise III(Stephanie) and Jacob William Wise (Alexis), his beloved grandson Richard P. Wise IV (RJ), sisters Nancy Wise (John Lavan), Patricia Lang(Michael), Karen Wise(Amy Quillin), brother Joseph H. Wise (Rasa), as well as many nieces and nephews and the Shultz family of Mantua, OH.  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. James Lang at 10:00 am Monday, October 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Church, 2643 Waterloo Rd Mogadore, Ohio 44260.  Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations please be made to ALS Northern Chapter.  Condolences and memories of Richard may be shared with his family and friends at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.