St. Clair County Obits

EDWARD DOUGLAS WISNER

St. Clair County Courier
Friday, 16 March 2008

Edward Douglas Wisner was born Dec. 24, 1939 on the family farm at Weaubleau Creek east of Osceola to Leo Wisner and Norma Dukes Wisner. He passed away May 9, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.

Doug spent most of his life farming in the Osceola area except while in the military. From 1963-1968 he served his country in the U S Air Force, serving two years in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Missouri National Guard from which he retired after 20 years of service.

Doug married Nora Wisdom in 1963 and to this union three children were born; Laura, Lowell and Dena. After graduating from the University of Missouri with an Agriculture degree, Doug worked for the ASCS Office from 1969-1994.

Doug had many interests and was especially proud of his custom hay bailing crew and was known for his well trained stackers. He also had a certified seed business starting in 1976 and received a 30 year service award. He was employed by the Osceola School District from 1995 through the 2007 school year where he proudly drove buses and worked with the students. He was a part time tour bus driver with Reid's Coach Service. He was also well known for his homemade ice cream, bread and peanut clusters.

Doug was active in many community organizations including serving on the Sac-Osage Hospital Board, Sac-Osage Fire Prevention District Board, St. Clair County Farm Bureau member. VFW Post #419 member, Osceola FFA Alumni, Gideon member, and actively served in his church.

Doug married his devoted wife Charlene Roberts in July 2003. She faithfully stayed by his side throughout his illness.

Doug is survived by his loving wife Charlene Wisner of Osceola, daughter Laura Wright of Lee's Summit, son Lowell Wisner of Phoenix, AZ, daughter Dena Hubbard and husband Adam of Lee's Summit. two granddaughters, Lauren Wright and Emily Hubbard, a sister Doris Wheeler and husband Burleigh of Osceola and numerous nieces and nephews and many many friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

Services were held Tuesday, May 13 at the First Baptist Church of Osceola. Officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend Durward Scott.

Music selections included "The King is Coming", "The Old Rugged Cross Makes the Difference" and "Precious Memories" by Allyson Yates, vocalist and Donna Carney, accompanist.

Casketbearers included Dale Pasley, Kirk Sibley, Joe Hubbard, Luke Matthews, Mike Stomp and Jerry Thies.

Honorary casketbearers included the class of 1957.

Military honors were given by the class of 1957.

Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.