Clifton Wise Jr.

Clifton R. Wise Jr., 84, of Sterling died Friday October 28, 2022 at CGH Medical Center. Cliff was born in Walnut IL on May 4, 1938 the son of Clifton C. and E. Patti (Wolf) Wise. He married Faye Chapman on June 27, 1959 in Athens AL. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2018.

After graduating from Newman High School in 1956, Cliff served in the United States Army from 1956-1959. Cliff worked at Northwestern Steel & Wire from 1959-1992, and retired as Superintendent of Inspection. He also worked at Salvation Army and Camp Reynoldswood for several years. Cliff was a member of Knights of Columbus #662 for over 50 years, serving as a Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, District Deputy, and Past Faithful Navigator. Cliff was also a member of the Sterling Moose Post 726, and the Elks Lodge 779 for over 50 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church. Cliff and Faye enjoyed bowling, traveling, spending time with family, friends, and always looked forward to the annual Lent Fish Fry.

Survivors include four sons Cliff (Tina) Wise, Jim Wise, Mark (Leslie) Wise and Joe Wise; one daughter Lori Cain; seven grandchildren Ryan Wise, Craig Wise, Jimmy Wise, Jamie Wise, Kassidy Wise, Megan Cain, Elizabeth Elrod; two sisters Rosalind Robinson, and Mary Theresa Shepard.

He was preceded in death by his wife Faye, and a brother Robert Wise.

Visitation will be Wednesday November 2, 2022 from 10AM-11AM at St. Mary’s Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11AM, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Newman High School or St. Mary's Grade School