Obituary
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 16 March 2008
WISNER, Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas Wisner was born Dec. 24, 1939 on the family farm at Weaubleau Creek east of Osceola to Leo Wisner and Norma Dukes Wisner. Mr. Wisner passed away May 9, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.
Mr. Wisner spent most of his life farming in the Osceola area except while in the military. From 1963-1968 he served his country in the U S Air Force, serving two years in Vietnam.
Mr. Wisner's military tine as follow :
Enlisted Active Duty : 30 Aug 1963 to 30 March 1964
Officer Duty : 31 March 1964 to 08 July 1968
Reserve Service 09 July 1968 to 14 March 1975
Mr. Wisner attended Officer Candidate school & was Commissioned to the rank of Captain by the direction of the President of the United States. ( This information was obtained from Military records )
While in the military Mr. Wisner received the following :
1. National Defense Medal.
2. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
3. Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star.
4. Air Force Longevity Medal Service Award.
He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard from which he retired after 20 years of service.
Mr. Wisner married Nora Wisdom in 1963 and to this union three children were born.
After graduating from the University of Missouri with an Agriculture degree, Doug worked for the ASCS Office from 1969-1994.
Mr. Wisner had many interests and was especially proud of his custom hay bailing crew and was known for his well trained stackers. He also had a certified seed business starting in 1976 and received a 30 year service award.
Mr. Wisner was employed by the Osceola School District from 1995 through the 2007 school year where he proudly drove buses and worked with the students. He was a part time tour bus driver with Reid's Coach Service. He was also well known for his homemade ice cream, bread and peanut clusters.
Mr. Wisner was active in many community organizations including serving on the Sac-Osage Hospital Board, Sac-Osage Fire Prevention District Board, St. Clair County Farm Bureau member. VFW Post #419 member, Osceola FFA Alumni, Gideon member, and actively served in his church.
Mr. Wisner married his devoted wife Charlene Roberts in July 2003. She faithfully stayed by his side throughout his illness.
Mr. Wisner is survived by his loving wife of Osceola; daughter of Lee's Summit; son of Phoenix, AZ; daughter & spouse of Lee's Summit; two granddaughters; a sister & spouse of Osceola; and numerous nieces and nephews and many many friends.
Mr. Wisner will be greatly missed by all. Services were held Tuesday, May 13 at the First Baptist Church of Osceola. Officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend Durward Scott. Music selections included "The King is Coming", "The Old Rugged Cross Makes the Difference" and "Precious Memories". Casket bearers included close friends & family Honorary casketbearers included the class of 1957. Military honors were given by the class of 1957. Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
The above information was provided via family member & former Find A Grave Member Raymond Brown.
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 16 March 2008
WISNER, Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas Wisner was born Dec. 24, 1939 on the family farm at Weaubleau Creek east of Osceola to Leo Wisner and Norma Dukes Wisner. Mr. Wisner passed away May 9, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.
Mr. Wisner spent most of his life farming in the Osceola area except while in the military. From 1963-1968 he served his country in the U S Air Force, serving two years in Vietnam.
Mr. Wisner's military tine as follow :
Enlisted Active Duty : 30 Aug 1963 to 30 March 1964
Officer Duty : 31 March 1964 to 08 July 1968
Reserve Service 09 July 1968 to 14 March 1975
Mr. Wisner attended Officer Candidate school & was Commissioned to the rank of Captain by the direction of the President of the United States. ( This information was obtained from Military records )
While in the military Mr. Wisner received the following :
1. National Defense Medal.
2. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
3. Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star.
4. Air Force Longevity Medal Service Award.
He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard from which he retired after 20 years of service.
Mr. Wisner married Nora Wisdom in 1963 and to this union three children were born.
After graduating from the University of Missouri with an Agriculture degree, Doug worked for the ASCS Office from 1969-1994.
Mr. Wisner had many interests and was especially proud of his custom hay bailing crew and was known for his well trained stackers. He also had a certified seed business starting in 1976 and received a 30 year service award.
Mr. Wisner was employed by the Osceola School District from 1995 through the 2007 school year where he proudly drove buses and worked with the students. He was a part time tour bus driver with Reid's Coach Service. He was also well known for his homemade ice cream, bread and peanut clusters.
Mr. Wisner was active in many community organizations including serving on the Sac-Osage Hospital Board, Sac-Osage Fire Prevention District Board, St. Clair County Farm Bureau member. VFW Post #419 member, Osceola FFA Alumni, Gideon member, and actively served in his church.
Mr. Wisner married his devoted wife Charlene Roberts in July 2003. She faithfully stayed by his side throughout his illness.
Mr. Wisner is survived by his loving wife of Osceola; daughter of Lee's Summit; son of Phoenix, AZ; daughter & spouse of Lee's Summit; two granddaughters; a sister & spouse of Osceola; and numerous nieces and nephews and many many friends.
Mr. Wisner will be greatly missed by all. Services were held Tuesday, May 13 at the First Baptist Church of Osceola. Officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend Durward Scott. Music selections included "The King is Coming", "The Old Rugged Cross Makes the Difference" and "Precious Memories". Casket bearers included close friends & family Honorary casketbearers included the class of 1957. Military honors were given by the class of 1957. Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
The above information was provided via family member & former Find A Grave Member Raymond Brown.
Obituary
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 16 March 2008
WISNER, Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas Wisner was born Dec. 24, 1939 on the family farm at Weaubleau Creek east of Osceola to Leo Wisner and Norma Dukes Wisner. Mr. Wisner passed away May 9, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.
Mr. Wisner spent most of his life farming in the Osceola area except while in the military. From 1963-1968 he served his country in the U S Air Force, serving two years in Vietnam.
Mr. Wisner's military tine as follow :
Enlisted Active Duty : 30 Aug 1963 to 30 March 1964
Officer Duty : 31 March 1964 to 08 July 1968
Reserve Service 09 July 1968 to 14 March 1975
Mr. Wisner attended Officer Candidate school & was Commissioned to the rank of Captain by the direction of the President of the United States. ( This information was obtained from Military records )
While in the military Mr. Wisner received the following :
1. National Defense Medal.
2. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
3. Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star.
4. Air Force Longevity Medal Service Award.
He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard from which he retired after 20 years of service.
Mr. Wisner married Nora Wisdom in 1963 and to this union three children were born.
After graduating from the University of Missouri with an Agriculture degree, Doug worked for the ASCS Office from 1969-1994.
Mr. Wisner had many interests and was especially proud of his custom hay bailing crew and was known for his well trained stackers. He also had a certified seed business starting in 1976 and received a 30 year service award.
Mr. Wisner was employed by the Osceola School District from 1995 through the 2007 school year where he proudly drove buses and worked with the students. He was a part time tour bus driver with Reid's Coach Service. He was also well known for his homemade ice cream, bread and peanut clusters.
Mr. Wisner was active in many community organizations including serving on the Sac-Osage Hospital Board, Sac-Osage Fire Prevention District Board, St. Clair County Farm Bureau member. VFW Post #419 member, Osceola FFA Alumni, Gideon member, and actively served in his church.
Mr. Wisner married his devoted wife Charlene Roberts in July 2003. She faithfully stayed by his side throughout his illness.
Mr. Wisner is survived by his loving wife of Osceola; daughter of Lee's Summit; son of Phoenix, AZ; daughter & spouse of Lee's Summit; two granddaughters; a sister & spouse of Osceola; and numerous nieces and nephews and many many friends.
Mr. Wisner will be greatly missed by all. Services were held Tuesday, May 13 at the First Baptist Church of Osceola. Officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend Durward Scott. Music selections included "The King is Coming", "The Old Rugged Cross Makes the Difference" and "Precious Memories". Casket bearers included close friends & family Honorary casketbearers included the class of 1957. Military honors were given by the class of 1957. Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
The above information was provided via family member & former Find A Grave Member Raymond Brown.
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 16 March 2008
WISNER, Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas Wisner was born Dec. 24, 1939 on the family farm at Weaubleau Creek east of Osceola to Leo Wisner and Norma Dukes Wisner. Mr. Wisner passed away May 9, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.
Mr. Wisner spent most of his life farming in the Osceola area except while in the military. From 1963-1968 he served his country in the U S Air Force, serving two years in Vietnam.
Mr. Wisner's military tine as follow :
Enlisted Active Duty : 30 Aug 1963 to 30 March 1964
Officer Duty : 31 March 1964 to 08 July 1968
Reserve Service 09 July 1968 to 14 March 1975
Mr. Wisner attended Officer Candidate school & was Commissioned to the rank of Captain by the direction of the President of the United States. ( This information was obtained from Military records )
While in the military Mr. Wisner received the following :
1. National Defense Medal.
2. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
3. Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star.
4. Air Force Longevity Medal Service Award.
He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard from which he retired after 20 years of service.
Mr. Wisner married Nora Wisdom in 1963 and to this union three children were born.
After graduating from the University of Missouri with an Agriculture degree, Doug worked for the ASCS Office from 1969-1994.
Mr. Wisner had many interests and was especially proud of his custom hay bailing crew and was known for his well trained stackers. He also had a certified seed business starting in 1976 and received a 30 year service award.
Mr. Wisner was employed by the Osceola School District from 1995 through the 2007 school year where he proudly drove buses and worked with the students. He was a part time tour bus driver with Reid's Coach Service. He was also well known for his homemade ice cream, bread and peanut clusters.
Mr. Wisner was active in many community organizations including serving on the Sac-Osage Hospital Board, Sac-Osage Fire Prevention District Board, St. Clair County Farm Bureau member. VFW Post #419 member, Osceola FFA Alumni, Gideon member, and actively served in his church.
Mr. Wisner married his devoted wife Charlene Roberts in July 2003. She faithfully stayed by his side throughout his illness.
Mr. Wisner is survived by his loving wife of Osceola; daughter of Lee's Summit; son of Phoenix, AZ; daughter & spouse of Lee's Summit; two granddaughters; a sister & spouse of Osceola; and numerous nieces and nephews and many many friends.
Mr. Wisner will be greatly missed by all. Services were held Tuesday, May 13 at the First Baptist Church of Osceola. Officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend Durward Scott. Music selections included "The King is Coming", "The Old Rugged Cross Makes the Difference" and "Precious Memories". Casket bearers included close friends & family Honorary casketbearers included the class of 1957. Military honors were given by the class of 1957. Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
The above information was provided via family member & former Find A Grave Member Raymond Brown.
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