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Obituary of James Eldon Wise

The Miami County Herald, January 4, 2017

1944-2016

James Eldon Wise, lifelong resident of Louisburg, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the age of 72.

“Jim” was born June 27, 1944, in Paola. He graduated from Louisburg High School with the class of 1962.
He was a huge Wildcat sports fan both at Louisburg and Kansas State University attending many games to cheer on the athletes.

He was married to Sharon Rosner on Nov. 13, 1965. To this union three daughters were born. They were a very important part of his life, bringing him much joy and an occasional challenge.

Jim was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed helping each of his girls with their 4-H and FFA projects, and especially loved raising livestock and sharing that experience with them.

He was a very outgoing individual who loved visiting with others and liked being involved in his community, county and state programs and organizations. He served as a Little League football coach, on the Miami County Fair Board, Miami County Extension Council, Miami County Angus Association, Miami County Herd Improvement Association, K-WORC’S State Board, Louisburg FFA Advisory board, Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

He was honored to be able to serve in the National Guard and joined Nov. 13, 1964.

He enjoyed many types of work including Louisburg Grain, Chemagro, Purina Salesman, Miami County Feed and Seed, and as Miami County Commissioner for 12 years retiring in 2015. He particularly loved raising Purebred Black Angus cattle on their farm for many years west of Louisburg.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Opal Wise; and a brother, Robert.

He is survived by his loving wife of the home, Sharon; three daughters, Michelle Menefee (Max) of Paola, Melissa Dubowsky (David) of Kearney, Neb., Stephanie Unrein (Shannon) of Amsterdam, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Morgan Menefee, John Menefee (Emily), Megan Dubowsky, Andrew Dubowsky, Troy Unrein (Makayla) and Denis Unrein; two great-grandchildren, Jacoby and Tyler Unrein; one sister, Vickie Alderson of Ottawa; step mother, Hazel Wise of Louisburg; and his beloved dog Dixie.
Funeral Mass was Jan. 7 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Louisburg, followed by burial with military honors in the Louisburg Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Penwell–Gabel Louisburg Chapel, 120 S. Broadway, Louisburg, KS, 913-837-4310. To leave condolences for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelLouisburg.com.

The family requests memorials be made to Miami County Fair Association or USD 416 Endowment Association.