St. Cloud, Florida – Frank M. Wise, Sr., 55 of St. Cloud, FL passed away suddenly at Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, FL on September 1, 2024.  He was born on March 1, 1969 in Monroe, WI to the late Ivan and Francis (Anderson) Wise.  He graduated from Freeport Christian Academy in 1987.  He married Kristina Buisker on June 22, 2013 and together they built a life in Florida.

Frank worked at Saturn dealerships in Rockford, IL and West Palm Beach, FL, and John Deere dealerships Curtis and Sons (later Sloans) in Lanark, IL and Everglades Equipment in Saint Cloud, FL. He and his brother also ran Wise Repair in Freeport, IL.

In his later years he enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, playing online games,  gardening, watching rocket launches, and watching the sunrises and sunsets at the ocean.

He is survived by his wife, Kristina of 11 years.  His sons, Frank M. Wise Jr. of Dakota; Alexander Wise of Dakota and his daughter, Stephanie Wise of Florida as well as his step children, Austin Babler of Davis and Ashley (Matt) Wuthrich of Niceville, FL.  He also leaves behind a brother, Todd (Laura) Wise of Freeport and sister, Debra (Roger) Brinkmeier of Lena.  His legacy also includes 5 grandchildren, Leilana, Athena, Keatyn, Kacelyn and Evelyn.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services will be held and his final resting place will be at Dakota Cemetery.  A memorial has been established in his name.  Condolences can be left for the family at www.walkermortuary.com.