Dennis W. Wise

Dennis W. Wise, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home in St. Helen, MI with his family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1948 in Mt. Clemens, MI to James and Fern (McLachlan) Wise Sr. Dennis lived in St. Helen since 2006, formerly of Armada. On October 21, 1978, he married his main squeeze Nancy Niedowicz in West Branch.

Dennis graduated from Roseville High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam in Berlin. He was a member of the American Legion Post#416, Eagles and Moose Lodge of West Palm Beach, FL. Dennis grew up learning the industrial painting business and eventually owned his own company by the time he was 30. He was an avid softball player, not only playing, watching and coaching as well. He also enjoyed basketball and watching the Detroit Pistons. He went out of his way to truly be a great friend to all. You could always count on Dennis, especially for his unique sense of humor!

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Wise of St. Helen; daughters, Casey (Lynn) Perryman of St. Helen and Megan (Drew) Roberts of Lapeer; grandchildren, Denny, Jane, Briggs and Levi; sister-in-law, JoAnn Wojtylko of St. Helen; and nieces and nephews, Wally, Jamie, Katie, Tony, Jimmy, Dennis, Gordie, Beth and great niece Madison (mad dog). He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James, Gordon and Lawrence.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A private funeral service will be held. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in St. Helen with veteran honors.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Wiseguys Bar in Harrison Twp., MI.

Visitation will be held with precautions, due to the current pandemic, limiting the number of attendees at a given time.

Memorial contributions can be made to Compassus Hospice.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com