Gerald J. Wise, 91, of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 on his farm surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles.

He was born June 24, 1930, in Merrimac, KY, to Jack W. and Ethel M. (Lettsome) Wise.  In 1954, he married Shirley (Heath) Wise of Marseilles, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Gerald farmed north of Marseilles for many years. He also worked in construction as a carpenter and millwright. He enjoyed fishing and his many trips to Alaska.

He is survived by his children, Karen (Don) Stillwell of Marseilles, Denise Stillwell of Ransom, and Brad (Tracy) Wise of Grand Haven, MI; a daughter-in-law, Donna Wise; eight grandchildren, Tricia (Tommie) Haynes, Jennifer (Rick) Chism, Donnie (Meghan) Stillwell, Aaron R. Wise, Randy (Kaleena) Stillwell II, and Jaycee, Garett, and Annaliese Wise; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Wise and Ethel Brown; his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Sharon M. Wise; a son, Jack F. Wise; and his siblings, Thurman Wise, Evelyn Foster, Doris Foster, and Norbert Wise.

Memorials may be directed to the Marseilles American Legion Post 235 or VFW Post 5506.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and two great-nephews, Aaron Wise and Josh Foster.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com