Kenneth E. Wise, 75, of Anderson, passed away March 20, 2012 at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born November 2, 1936 in Anderson, the son of the late J. Everett and Martha Jane (Cecil) Wise. He was a lifelong Anderson resident and retired in 1987, as a supervisor, from Delco Remy.

Kenneth enjoyed many outdoor activities. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and hunting mushrooms with his daughter.

He was a member of Frankton Masonic Lodge #607, Murat Shrine Temple of Indianapolis, Madison County Shrine Club, Anderson Elks #209 and was a past Worthy Patron of the Frankton O.E.S. He was also a member of Killbuck Mens Golf Club

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Constance “Connie” (Danforth) Wise of Anderson; daughter, Yvonne (Stephen) Ritchey of Anderson; granddaughter, Monica Jones (fiancé, Andrew Walukonis) of Anderson; two grandsons, Stephen Ritchey and Robert Ritchey, both of CA; and Roger Wise.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24th, at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with Pastor Kent Stookey. Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Masonic Service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.