Robert Dennis Wiseman

Robert Dennis Wiseman, age 78, of Benton, a former resident of Carrier Mills, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Robert was born on July 29, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri; the son of Robert Leslie Wiseman and Marie (Gorman) Wiseman. He married the former Jean Evelyn Phillips on November 6, 1965, and she survives.

Mr. Wiseman was a retired District Service Manager for several auto companies. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. And he was of the Catholic faith.

Bob enjoyed gardening, running, listening to music, and being around animals, especially his show dogs.

Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Jean Evelyn Wiseman of Benton, IL; siblings: Terry Wiseman and wife Dorlene of La Quinta, CA, Mike Wiseman and wife Barbara, of St. Peters, MO, Karen Aulph and husband Donald of Melville, MO; and several nieces, nephews, and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Wiseman’s wishes are to be cremated.

Inurnment services with Military Honors by the U.S. Air Force, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

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