Robert Lee Wiseman

Robert Lee Wiseman, 71, of Van Wert, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

He was born June 13, 1939, in Decatur, Ind. On December 4, 1976, he married Carolyn Calista (Miller) Wiseman, who survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Lori (Dan) Freund; one son, Jason (Jackie) Wiseman; four grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

A daughter, Deborah Lynn; one son, David Lee Wiseman; and a brother, Larry Wiseman, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. Philip Zielinski officiating.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Friday, May 6, and from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials: Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Van Wert or the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, c/o Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.alspachgearhart.com.