Karl Wise

Obituary of Karl Wise Karl E. Wise, 81, of Leesburg, FL passed away November 25, 2011 in Leesburg. He was born December 1, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio. Predeceased by his mother, Mary Jane McClerry, his father, Karl E. Wise, and brother Nicholas Wise. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Charleene Wise; sons Jefferson Wise, wife Sandy of Hillard, OH, Kristian Wise of Tahoe City, CA, and Dean Brown, wife Julie of Ashville, OH; daughters Jennifer Berardi of Columbus, OH, Karyl Rhodes, husband Joseph Bo of Kitty Hawk, NC and Michelle Barrios, husband Mark of Wooster, OH. He was also survived by sister Rae Mangan, husband Cliff of Gwynedd, PA, brother Michael Wise of Planto, TX; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Karl obtained his degree from Ohio State University while working for the Ohio Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics in Columbus, Ohio where he started in 1948. In 1984, he retired as Chief of Vital Statistics for the state of Ohio after 36 years of service and relocated to the Outer Banks of NC. He also owned and operated various enterprises with his brother Nick Wise, including Blue Ribbon Academy in Columbus, Ohio which consisted of preschools, day camps, and Eckels Lake. He served as a public health research consultant, a nosologist, performing occupational mortality research for over 40years. Karl was an avid reader, historian and golfer. He was actively involved in every community in which he lived, from teaching first aid and water safety class for the American Red Cross, to volunteering as an interpreter at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC. He most recently attended Morrison United Methodist Church in Leesburg. An active member of the United Methodist Church all of his life, including Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church on the Outer Banks of NC. A family memorial service will be held on the Outer Banks of NC. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Salvation Army of Leesburg, FL or Kids Against Hunger, PO Box 178, Tavares, FL 32778 or www.kahtavares.org. Services A family memorial service will be held on the Outer Banks of NC. In Lieu of Flowers In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Salvation Army of Leesburg, FL or Kids Against Hunger, PO Box 178, Tavares, FL 32778 or www.kahtavares.org.

Karl Wise

December 1, 1929 - November 25, 2011