Mr. Buell A. Wise

Buell A. Wise Age: 89 years A resident of rural Simpson, Illinois. Passed away Saturday morning, August 20, 2011, at the Doctors Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Illinois. Buell was born December 4, 1921 in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was the son of Raymond Wise and Mae (Garwood) Wise. Buell was united in marriage to Carrie Alice Rushing on June 22, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include: A Daughter – Janice Lee Hopkins, and her husband Jack, of Salem, IL 2 Sons - Bob Wise, and his wife Joann, of Chatham, IL Sam Wise, and his wife Roxanne, of Newburgh, IN 9 Grandchildren - Mark & Bernie Hopkins, Paul & Sheri Hopkins, Michelle & Paschal Kirby, Jacque Wise, Laura Wise, Andrea Draper, Justin Wise, Lexie Wise, & Mariah Wise 13 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchild A Brother – Leslie B. Wise, and his wife Helen, of Simpson, IL 2 Brothers-in-Law – John Rushing of Simpson, IL and James Faulkner of Granite City, IL. In addition to his Parents, Buell was preceded in death by an infant daughter Sharon Elaine Wise. Buell retired after 30 years service as a State Farm Insurance Agent and Certified Life Underwriter. He had previously operated a bulk gasoline distribution service and served as the head mechanic for the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Research station. Buell had also been involved in a number of other small business ventures. Buell had been a member of Gurney Masonic Lodge # 778 AF&AM since 1947. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. Buell had formerly been a member of the Vienna Kiwanis Club and the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Lodge at Dixon Springs. Buell was a lifelong member of the Glendale United Methodist Church, where he had formerly served as Sunday School Superintendent and had taught a men’s class and youth class. Buell and Carrie were also instrumental in a project to restore the church pews. Buell was a tireless worker in the organizing and platting of the Glendale Cemetery. He served on the cemetery board for over 30 years and was the board president for several terms. Buell was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed quail hunting, raising bird dogs, fishing, and working on the farm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, August 23, 2011, at 11 AM at the Glendale United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 22, 2011, from 5-8 PM at the Glendale United Methodist Church. Masonic rites will be accorded at 7:45 PM by the Gurney Masonic Lodge. Memorials may be made to the Glendale Church or the Glendale Cemetery Fund and may be sent to Charlotte Benard, R.R. 1 Box 192, Simpson, IL 62985.

Mr. Buell A. Wise

December 4, 1921 - August 20, 2011