Richard Gene Wiseman, son of Cecil Wiseman and Della England Wiseman both of Dexter, was born on September 29, 1952 in Dexter and departed this life on August 4, 2017 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 64.

Mr. Wiseman was Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War.  He had formerly worked at the Dexter Wal-Mart as their Automotive Supervisor and was a resident of Dexter.

On May 5, 1975, he was united in marriage to Clara Whitaker in Dexter.

Other survivors include three grandchildren, Kalie Whalen, Bran Whalen and Dakoda Whalen: by one brother, Kenneth Wiseman of Dexter: by one sister, Peggy Shaver of Dexter.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Whalen: by his step-mother, Judy Wiseman and by his brother in law, Bill Shaver. 

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.  Funeral services will then be conducted on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwight Hensley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery with full Military Honors.