Byron R. Wiseman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rejoice, and be glad in it, this is day the Lord has made. Psalm 118:24. Byron Ralph Wiseman, of Kearney, NE, is now with his Savior and Lord leaving his earthly home on July 30, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3315 11th Avenue in Kearney Friday August 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor John Rasmussen officiating. The service will be livestreamed on YouTube, Holy Cross Lutheran - live stream Titled Wiseman funeral. Honorary Pallbearers are the card group friends of 54 years: Jim and Cathi Lewis, Vernon and Pat Bredthauer, Doyle and Carolyn Frazier, Jim and Jeanette Dean, and Larry and Marilyn Bombeck. Lunch will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. There will be no internment. Visitation will be Thursday August 4, 2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m.at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Memorials are kindly suggested to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or your favorite charity. Byron was born June 24, 1936, in Wood River, Nebraska to Frederic and Jane (Rouse) Wiseman, the eldest of 9 children. In the spring of 1943, the family moved to a farm east of Shelton. Byron graduated from Shelton High School May 15, 1953. He was baptized December 26, 1937, in Wood River. He was confirmed September 9, 1962, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shelton. On June 30, 1961, he married Elaine B. Smith at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shelton. God blessed them with 5 children: Le Anne, Bruce, Karla, Sherri, and Mark. Byron farmed southeast of Shelton, worked at Eaton, Chief Industries, Platte Valley Propane, and worked for Clevenger Petroleum for 19 years. He served in the Army Reserves for 8 years. He served on the Jackson Township Board for many years and was a 4-H leader. He was a member of the 1733 Barbershop Chorus. He served as Trustee, Elder, Church Officer, and on the Building Committee at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shelton. He also served as an Elder, on the Building Committee, and Usher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Elaine; Children: Le Anne of Springfield, MO, Bruce of Los Angeles, CA, Karla of Long Beach, CA, Sherri and Dominick Esposito of Laguna Niguel, CA, Mark and Katie of McLean, VA; Grandchildren: Jillian Wiseman, of Los Angeles, CA, Shannon Fox of Springfield, MO, Marin Wiseman and Andrew Wiseman of McLean, VA; Step-Grandchildren: Nick Esposito of Fullerton, CA and Bobby Esposito of San Diego, CA, Great Step-granddaughter: Alex of Fullerton, CA; Brothers: Neil of Gibbon, Dean and Gaylene of Kearney, Craig of Texas; Sister: Jeri and Marty Read of Riverside, CA, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Jeanne Wiseman and Janet Davis, brothers Rex Wiseman and Paul Wiseman and sisters-in-law Phyllis Wiseman and Ingrid Wiseman. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

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Byron R. Wiseman

June 24, 1936 - July 30, 2022