Eugene L. "Woody" Wise, Sr., 89 passed away on, June 27,2025, after being cared for by his family at home and then the VA Hospital. He was married to Marilyn M. (Hartnett) Wise who preceded him in death in 1986.

Woody was born in Lebanon, PA on April 3, 1936; he was a son of the late Donald Eby Wise and Mary (Yocklovich) Wise. Woody graduated from Cornwall High School in 1954 and after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving for four years. Woody began his career at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Morgantown, where he worked as a time keeper until its closing. Prior to retiring he was employed at Sacred Heart Church where he supervised the Parish Center. Woody was active for many years in the Knights of Columbus where he is a Life time member. He held the position of Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator in the 4th  degree. He enjoyed many bus trips to see Notre Dame Football games with the Knights of Columbus. He was Mayor of Cornwall for 8 years and for over a decade, Woody volunteered at the VA Hospital in the Lab department, and also volunteered at Catholic Charites.

In his younger years Woody enjoyed playing and coached in the men's softball leagues in the 60's and 70's.  He enjoyed making people laugh with his sense of humor, he loved gardening and listening to music, in fact throughout the years he attended many music events at Hershey Park with his dear friend and longtime companion Joan Hoover.

Woody is survived by his brother Donald Wise Jr. His four children, Karen Englehart, Lebanon; Eugene L. Wise Jr., Las Vegas NV;  Donna Wise, New Cumberland; Steven Wise, Elizabethtown; three grandchildren Megan Englehart, Mallory Englehart and Niki Wise; two great grandchildren, Eli and Nora Corey.

Woody's family would like to thank the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Hospice of Lancaster nursing staff; Just like Family Home base care staff for their care and compassion. And the kind neighbors of Karinchville where he lived in his beloved home for 66 years.

A celebration of life will be held privately by his family. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.  Please share your memories with the family at our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com