Born in Lebanon, NH. He was a son of the late Iris (Chapman) and Willard Kulp Wise. Bill was very proud of being born in New Hampshire and the family he had there.
He was employed as a Guard at Graterford Prison for over 20 years until his retirement in 1999. Previously he worked as a Quality Control Technician for Firestone in Pottstown for over 15 years until the business closed.
Bill served in the U.S Navy from 1959 to 1965, part of his service was aboard the USS Telfair, Troop Transport in the Mediterranean Sea.
He was a member of the Bally Rod and Gun Club and the Community Fish and Game in Zionsville. Bill also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the occasional Whopper.
Bill is survived by his children, Melissa O. Moyer of Boyertown, Rebecca O. Wise of Emmaus and Nathaniel W. husband of Crystal C.Wise of Bally. Step Children, Albert J. Herrmann of Glenside, Jocelyn M. wife of Harry Kulp of Pennsburg and Gwendolin Herrmann of Royersford. Grandchildren,Stacey L. Hartman, Brandon Moyer, Brent Moyer, Benjamin Wise and Abbi Wise.Step Grandchildren, Justine Best, Jenna Alberger and David Kulp. Great Grandchildren, Lilly Moyer, Rykert Moyer, Flynn Moyer and Arlo Moyer. Step Great Grandchildren, Ridge Alberger, River Alberger. Siblings, Peter husband of Kathy Wise and Mary Ann Leupold.
Funeral Services will be held at the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA. 19512 on Friday September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
Family and friends may call on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pottstown, PA.
Arrangement by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA. 19512.
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