Gildo Ferrantelli Wise, age 58 of Petersburg, Illinois passed away on May 15, 2020 at home. He was born March 1, 1962 at Springfield, Illinois to Donald Amuel Wise and Mary Anna Ferrantelli Wise. He was a graduate of Southeast High School. He married Leona Rooker Wise on August 2, 2009. He worked as a craftsman for Garden Iron and More for 14 years. He also served in the Army reserve prior to that. His favorite hobby was to create and build things with his hands and gardening. They were his favorites because he did them many times with his Grandfather.
Burial will eventually be at St Joseph’s Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida. Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch & Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, Illinois. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Gildo is preceded in death by his father Donald Amuel Wise, his mother Mary Anna Ferrantelli Wise and his oldest brother Donald Amuel Denver Wise (Denny).
Gildo is survived by his spouse Leona Rooker Wise: four children, Tim Rooker, Amanda Rooker, Ashley Roseland, David Rooker and 8 grandchildren. His brothers and sisters, Venus Wise Morgan, John Anthony Wise, Laura Wise Heaton and Tamitha Wise Czekai.
Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
The family of Wise wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Father Daren J. Zehnle from St Peter Church.
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