Russell Preston "Rusty" Wise

Wise, Russell Preston “Rusty”, 95, of Louisville, KY passed away July 11, 2017. He attended Manual High School. He enlisted in the Army and served with the 150 Ordnance Motor Vehicle Assembly Company stationed on New Caldonia. He retired from AT&T after 37 years of service. Russ loved bowling, golf, traveling, model trains, cars, puzzles, and yardwork. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church, Communication Workers of America Local 3310, Telephone Pioneers of America, Plumb Lodge No. 862 F. & A.M., Louisville Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine, and Honorary Member of Hasan Shrine.

Russell was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Bernice Gribbins Wise; his brother Victor Wise; sisters, Verna Lee Willis and Wanda Jane Saffran.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Debra Rayman (Mitchell) and Karen Troth (Thomas); grandchildren, Alexander Rayman (Cindy), Shawn Rayman (Hope), Rebecca Spanos (Rob), Rachel Norton (Travis), Anna Owens (Mike), and Jennifer Troth; 9 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Doris Gribbins; and family friend, Claris Udd.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at 12:00 pm at Evergreen Funeral Home with visitation on Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions in Russell’s name to Kosair Charities or Southeast Christian Church.