Louis "Bing" Wise

Louis “Bing” Wise Jr. of Blanchard, Oklahoma, was born on January 25, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Louis Elvin Wise Sr. and Mildred (DeJaco) Wise. He passed away on October 24, 2025, in Moore, Oklahoma.

Louis married the love of his life, Janice, and together they shared many wonderful years until her passing in 2016. He earned his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Denver and devoted much of his life to the field of social work, where his compassion and dedication touched countless lives. After moving to Oklahoma, Louis worked for Allstate from 1984 to 2000, but his true passion remained his work as a social worker and his deep commitment to volunteer service within the Catholic Church.

Louis and Janice met and built their life together in Denver, Colorado, later moving to Oklahoma. Following retirement, they enjoyed several years in New Mexico before returning to Oklahoma, where they felt most at home. Louis loved Gospel and Catholic hymns and found joy in all things connected to his faith. His favorite pastime was Ham Radio; his call sign was NI5G and he delighted in connecting with people from all over the world.

He cherished church activities, family gatherings, holidays, and a good meal shared with loved ones. Louis inspired his children with his excitement for international travel, his curiosity about people and cultures, and his appreciation for new foods and experiences. Above all, he will be remembered as a deeply loving father and a devoted member of his faith community.

Louis was a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites OCDS and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman. In his younger years, he served as a Catholic priest and remained active in his faith throughout his life. Fluent in Spanish, French, and sign language, Louis used his gifts to connect with others and share kindness wherever he went.

He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Wise and her spouse Steven Weiss of Arlington, Virginia, and Christine Clarkson and her spouse Adam Clarkson of Germantown, Maryland; daughter-in-law, Dana Wise of Blanchard, Oklahoma; his brother, Fred Wise and his spouse Diana Wise of Santa Maria, California; and his grandchildren, Avery Wise, Isaac Wise, Ian Clarkson, and Asher Clarkson; his two fur babies, Angel and Lucky. He is also survived by many other extended family members who loved him dearly.

Louis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Lee Wise; his son, Michael Louis Wise; and his parents, Louis and Mildred Wise.