Ronald (Ron) Bernard Wisecarver, of Coal Valley, died quietly at home with is wife of fifty two years, Terry, by his side on January 9, 2015. Ron was born November 6, 1939 in Des Moines, IA, to Eliene Husted Wisecarver and Wendell Wisecarver. He was a graduate of Augustana College and Seminary, Rock Island, IL, and attended Mt. Airy Seminary in Philadelphia. He served the ELCA parishes in Rockport and Bangor ME, and Port Byron, IL, before devoting his life and career to services for people with developmental disabilities. He directed a number of provider agencies and was active on state and federal committees and boards devoted to enriching the lives of persons with developmental needs. He was a forerunner in the quest for good services and equal rights. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law David (Linda) and niece Jenna (Nancy and Bill). He is survived by his wife, daughter Kara (Delia) foster grandsons Brandoan and Arjare, Pinjarra, W. Australia, son Andrew (Susan) and beloved grandchildren Emma, Ian, and Bryce, Valparaiso, IN. He is also in the memories of his siblings, Linda Jeynes, MI, Nancy (Bill) Stinsky, MN, Wendy (Rusty) Cunningham, CT, Dean (Sandy)Wisecarver, OH, devoted sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Ted Coberly, CO, brother-in-law Mike Coverley, OR, dear friends, Joann and Bob Klinkowski, Lana and Bob Ehmke, Nancy and Jack DeVilder, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other good friends and neighbors he loved over the years. A private gathering will be held in the spring to celebrate his precious life. As memorials for this kind and giving man, do loving things for others, oppose violence and injustice, stand for what's humane and good. Love all bodies of water, good company, good food, books, the outdoors, music and kids, be forgiving...that's what he did! Thank you to friends and family who have walked this path with us as well as to Genesis Hospital, wound clinic and hospice staff, Light House care givers, Drs. Sorenson, Jagger and Wenck and those who tried to provide good care at the nursing home, you know who you are.

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