Robert “Bob” Wise passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville, Kansas at the age of 71. He was born to Don E. and Maxine Marie (Gibson) Wise on February 28, 1948 in Hays, Kansas. He attended school in Plainville. Bob was united in marriage to Kathy Brown on August 16, 1968 in Plainville. They had three children, Craig, Mike and Julie.

Bob was the street supervisor for the city of Plainville for 24 years before retiring in 2011. Bob was always one to provide service and help when and where he could. He served as a member of the Plainville Fire Department for 37 years, and retired as the Assistant Fire Chief in Plainville in 2007. His father started the Plainville Rescue Squad in which Bob was an active member. He was also a member of the Plainville Police reserve and the Plainville Ambulance Service. Bob enjoyed spending time fishing, and coyote hunting with his greyhounds. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family. Bob’s infectious smile and caring heart will always be remembered by many.

Bob is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home, Plainville, Kansas; sons, Craig Wise (Melinda) of Plainville, Kansas and Mike Wise of Ellsworth, Kansas; daughter, Julie Cole (Arthur) of Stockton; sisters-in-law, Mary Wise of Plainville, Kansas and Tonya Wise of Ellsworth, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Colton Wise and fiancée Jaci Benoit, Kristen Wise, Ashley Wise, Dillon Cole and significant other Matt Doud, Paige Peterson (Tyler), Zeb Cole, Skyler Wise, Riley Wise, Courtney Wise, and Trinity Wise; and great- granddaughter, Ava Wise.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Maxine Wise; brothers, Ronnie and Dennis Wise; and grandson, Brayden Wise.

A celebration of life is planned for Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Plainville United Methodist Church, 10:30 A.M. Interment will be in the Plainville City Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, Plainville, Kansas and on Thursday, July 18, from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the Plainville United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Fire Department and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, Kansas 67663. Online condolences may be left at www.plumeroverlease.com