Ernest George Wise

Aug. 5, 1920 - Dec. 7, 2012

ELKHART - Ernest G. Wise, 92, of Elkhart, passed away at Valley View Health Center on December 7, 2012. Ernest was born on August 5, 1920, to Glendon and Mabel (Taylor) Wise in South Bend, Indiana. On December 28, 1941, Ernest married Doris D. Hight; she preceded him in death.

He was a sergeant in the United States Army while serving in World War II. He earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Silver Star. Ernest worked for the U.S. Postal Service in vehicle maintenance before retiring in 1983. He was a deacon and head usher at Calvary Baptist Church. Ernest was previously a Cub Scout leader, and an avid craft and hobbyist.

He is survived by a daughter, Sharon Ann (Rick) Luke of La Mesa, CA; two sons, Douglas J. (Becky) Wise of Middlebury and Dennis E. Wise of Elkhart; a brother, Richard Wise of South Bend; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Terri L. Hook; a brother, Orville G. Wise; 3 grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Ann Wise.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 12, 2012, at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 13, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Rev. Ralph VanderWerf will officiate. Online condolences may be sent to hartzlergutermuthinman.com.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.

08/21/2022 EJS