PAULDING – Jack R. Wiswell, age 69, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.
Jack
was born on October 21, 1953, in Paulding, OH to the late Loyde and
Geraldine (Rosselet) Wiswell. On October 18, 1980, he married the love
of his life, Angela Clark, who survives. For 38 years, Jack worked in
the melting department at GM Powertrain - Defiance before his retirement
in 2009. Jack loved to fish on Lake Erie, even earning the nickname,
Captain Jack. He loved to build fishing rods, hunt, and being in the
outdoors. He coached several sports at Paulding schools and also coached
his sons in baseball and football. He loved spending time with his
friends and family, especially his brother, Mike, after retirement.
Along
with his loving wife, Angie, Jack is survived by his sons: Joe Wiswell,
Paulding, OH: Matt Wiswell, Paulding, OH; Ben Wiswell, Paulding, OH;
brothers: Michael (Jennifer) Wiswell, Paulding, OH; Tom Wiswell,
Paulding, OH; Robert Wiswell, Cecil, OH; Fred Wiswell, Celina, OH; his
two granddaughters, Ellie and Liah Wiswell, and his beloved cat, Tigger.
Jack is also preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Wiswell.
A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at
Paulding United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Arnold officiating.
Visitation
will be held from 2 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Den Herder
Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10 a.m. until the time
of services on Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may
be made in Jack's memory to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, c/o
Paulding County Area Foundation, 101 E Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879, or
the Paulding County Dog Shelter, c/o Paulding County Sheriff's Office,
500 E Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879.
Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.