Charles E. Wise Charles E. Wise, 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2012, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born June 10, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ralph L. and Juanita Black Wise. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Lee Flaker Wise, son and daughter-in-law, Craig E. and Jane E. Wise of Troy; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Lee and Paul G. Sweeney of Heidelberg, Germany, and Lisa Leeann and Ralf R. Rimmler of Gruenstadt, Germany. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren: Emaline Elizabeth and Claire Elyse Wise, and Ryan Charles and Philipp Lee Rimmler; sister Patricia Ann White; nieces, Malissa and Stephanie; nephews, Doug and Andy, and cousin, like brother, John Wade. He was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, the OSU Symphonic Choir and an original member of the Columbus Boy Choir. He loved the theater and had starring roles in many musicals. In 1965, he became the Executive Director of the Adrian Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Croswell Board for many years and was one of the four founding members of the Croswell. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Troy, Master Mason in both Adrian, Michigan and Troy, Ohio lodges, Past President of Miami Valley Unit of Ohio W.B.C.C.I., active member in Musician's Club of Troy, and played bridge with the Twig #4 Card Club. In his retirement years, he enjoyed vacationing with family in Europe and at the lake in Michigan. For the last three years, he enjoyed spending his winters in Winter Haven, Florida. A celebration of Chuck's life will be held Monday, February 13, 2012 with the Rev. David Leckrone and the Rev. Dr. Richard Culp officiating at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, where family will receive friends for three hours prior to the 7 o'clock service. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio, because of their devoted care for Chuck and support for his family. Friends may also express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.