Douglas L. Wise
Douglas L. Wise, age 51, of Grove City, O., and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 20, 2010, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.Born at Dover, O., on Feb. 28, 1959, he is the son of Thomas E. and Anna L. (Dapoz) Wise of New Philadelphia.
Doug was a 1977 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School. There, he was involved in a variety of athletic teams. Doug received his Associate's Degree in environmental science from Muskingum Area Technical College.
He'll be remembered as a devoted employee, having worked more than 30 years for Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant where he began as an operator, and at the time of his death served as Assistant Plant Manager. Doug earned a reputation as a problem solver, always able to see his way through challenges.
Simple. Grounded. Loving. These three words best describe Doug. He knew who he was, what was important to him, and how to live out his faith by action and deed. Doug never missed the opportunity to support his children in their endeavors and was always happiest when spending time with his family. Not only did his children take priority, but he also had a big heart for his extended family and friends.
He had several areas of interest in addition to his family, some of which included riding his bike on the trails, eating at restaurants, and keeping a neat and tidy home.
Doug will be deeply missed by his parents; his two daughters and son, Emily and Stefanie Wise of Grandview, and Joseph Wise of Grove City; his two sisters, Sherry (Bob) Harriff of Dover and Lisa (Bob) Beamer of New Philadelphia; and his nieces and nephews, Ben and Brian Harriff and Sami, Brooke, and Beau Beamer; and a special friend Libby Brigner. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends complete Doug's family.
The family will receive guests Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia from 5 to 7 p.m. Father Ed Keck will lead a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel.
Additionally, Doug's family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Rd., Grove City, O., where Pastor Owen Scott will lead a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Cremation will be conducted locally through the care of Geib's Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover.
To honor Doug and his love for children, his family requests memorial contributions be directed to Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 16810, Columbus, O. 43216-6810.
Those wishing to send the family personal condolences may do so by signing the online guest registry located on the funeral home's Web site.
and more on what happened
Former New Philadelphia resident Douglas L. Wise, 51, of Grove City was killed and his daughter seriously injured when a tire broke free from a vehicle and crashed into their car Sunday while they were on a Father’s Day outing.
He was pronounced dead at the scene on the Ohio Turnpike (Rt. 80) in Erie County, according to troopers from the Milan post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Stefanie A. Wise, 24, of Grandview was released Monday from Fisher-Titus Medical Center at Norwalk.
Troopers said Wise’s car was in the center of the three eastbound lanes at about 11:55 a.m. when a tire and rim from an unidentified westbound trailer, pulled by a truck, came off and traveled over the concrete median wall, bounced at least once and struck Wise’s car in the windshield, going into the passenger compartment. Stefanie Wise, who reportedly was asleep in the right front seat, received serious incapacitating injuries, troopers said.
Wise’s 2009 Dodge Caliber received heavy damage to the front hood, windshield and interior, troopers said. The car came to rest in the center lane without hitting anything else.
The truck did not stop. Investigation is ongoing to try to locate the driver, Sgt. Brian J. Gockstetter said Monday night.
“As we speak, we’re interviewing witnesses who saw it lose the tire,” he said. “We definitely believe it came from a trailer, but we’re investigating to determine what type of truck and trailer were involved.
We do not believe it was a commercial tractor-trailer rig.”
Family members were traveling in a vehicle in front of Wise and saw the accident. They immediately pulled over to the right side of the highway, Gockstetter said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene on the Ohio Turnpike (Rt. 80) in Erie County, according to troopers from the Milan post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Stefanie A. Wise, 24, of Grandview was released Monday from Fisher-Titus Medical Center at Norwalk.
Troopers said Wise’s car was in the center of the three eastbound lanes at about 11:55 a.m. when a tire and rim from an unidentified westbound trailer, pulled by a truck, came off and traveled over the concrete median wall, bounced at least once and struck Wise’s car in the windshield, going into the passenger compartment. Stefanie Wise, who reportedly was asleep in the right front seat, received serious incapacitating injuries, troopers said.
Wise’s 2009 Dodge Caliber received heavy damage to the front hood, windshield and interior, troopers said. The car came to rest in the center lane without hitting anything else.
The truck did not stop. Investigation is ongoing to try to locate the driver, Sgt. Brian J. Gockstetter said Monday night.
“As we speak, we’re interviewing witnesses who saw it lose the tire,” he said. “We definitely believe it came from a trailer, but we’re investigating to determine what type of truck and trailer were involved.
We do not believe it was a commercial tractor-trailer rig.”
Family members were traveling in a vehicle in front of Wise and saw the accident. They immediately pulled over to the right side of the highway, Gockstetter said.
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