He was an auto mechanic by trade, specializing in transmission repair, and he was a Mason.
Bucky was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Denise Wise; a daughter, Teresa Wise; sisters, Deborah Nava and Cindy Wise; and a grandson, Bradley.
He is survived by his children, Karen Wise, Kelley Collins, James Riedinger, and Ray Riedinger; siblings, Jimmy Wise, Susie Neumann, Mike Wise, Vickie Neumann, Marsha French, Mark Wise, Mona LaPerle, Steven Wise, Ann Cardwell, William Wise, and Barbara Carlton; grandchildren, Andrea, Haley, Katelyn, Elise, Evan, and Jenna; and great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Noah.
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy, followed by burial at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11am-8pm Monday and 10am until the time of service on Tuesday.