Rodney E. Wise, age 76, of Ladysmith, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by his children.

Rod is survived by his 2 children; Dawn Wise of Haugen, WI and Trent Wise of Bruce, WI. He was an amazing grandfather to grandchildren Taylor Wise of New Vineyard, ME and Jaycee Wise of Pine Island, MN and 1 great-grandchild Evelyn Wise of New Vineyard, ME, his niece Jolene McClintock; Brother-in-law Maynard Plahuta (Yvonne) of Richland, WA; Brother-in-law Robert Plahuta (Sue) Brooklyn Park, MN; Sister-in-law Mary Jo Schindler (John Vacho) of Ladysmith and Sister-in-law Joyce Taber (Ron) of Sheldon, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

Rod was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Linda Wise, parents Lawrence and Lucille Wise, his sister and brother-in-law Gerri and Delbert McClintock, nephews Kevin and Stephen McClintock.

A Christian Mass and Celebration of Life is being planned for Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Ladysmith. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made in Rod’s memory to the Hunter J. Strop Fishing Tournament, Ladysmith Federal Savings and Loan, PO Box 146, Ladysmith, WI 54848.

Last Update: Mar 14, 2022 4:47 pm CDT